Some of the world’s poorest countries to lose UK aid due to 56% budget cut
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Due to a 56% budget cut, the UK will significantly reduce aid to some of the world's poorest countries, particularly in Africa, by 2028-29. This reduction, totaling almost £900m for Africa alone, is part of a larger £6 billion cut to fund increased defense spending. The UK's aid spending will focus primarily on conflict zones like Ukraine, Sudan, and Palestine, with 70% of support allocated to fragile and conflict-affected states by 2029. Countries like Pakistan and Mozambique will see a near-total cut in development aid, replaced by investment partnerships. While some countries facing cuts will still receive funding from multinational agencies, the changes reflect a shift towards multilateral contributions and expertise partnerships, rather than traditional aid programs.
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