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UK Cuts Foreign Aid to Poorest Nations by Up to 56%

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 15:57 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 15:57 | 1 source | 1 article
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The UK government has implemented substantial cuts to its foreign aid budget, impacting some of the world's most vulnerable nations. Some countries will experience aid reductions of up to 56%. Critics have condemned the move as a "moral catastrophe," particularly as it affects crucial programs like HIV funding.

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Some of the world’s poorest countries to lose UK aid due to 56% budget cut Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian Jessica Elgot 19 mar. 2026, 15:57 (1 day ago) Good

Some of the world’s poorest countries to lose UK aid due to 56% budget cut

UK’s bilateral aid to Africa, which funds programmes such as schools and clinics, to be cut by almost £900m by 2028-29Some of the world’s poorest countries will lose out on UK aid which funds programmes such as schools and clinics due to budget cuts set out by the foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper.The UK’s bilateral aid to Africa will be cut by almost £900m by 2028-29 – a 56% cut – part of more than £6bn in cuts which must be delivered to fund an increase in defence spending. Continue reading...

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