PoliticsPoorest countries hit hardest by UK aid cuts under Starmer government, figures show

New figures show UK funding for least-developed and low-income countries fell 6.7%, or £118m, while aid to richer countries rose. Overall official development assistance dropped to 0.44% of GNI in 2025, with further cuts planned as Keir Starmer redirects money towards defence. Aid groups say vulnerable communities are bearing the highest cost.

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