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

<p>UK’s bilateral aid to African countries, which funds areas such as schools and clinics, to be cut by almost £900m by 2028-29</p><p>Some of the world’s poorest countries will lose out on UK aid that funds programmes such as schools and clinics, due to budget cuts set out by the foreign secretary.</p><p>The UK’s bilateral aid to African countries will be reduced by almost £900m by 2028-29 – a 56% cut – as part of more than £6bn in cuts which are funding an increase in defence spending.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/mar/19/poorest-countries-lose-uk-aid-56-per-cent-budget-cut">Continue reading...</a>