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

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-18 12:01 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/sep/18/poorest-countries-hit-hardest-by-uk-aid-cuts-under-keir-starmer-government-new-figures-reveal

> 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.