Britain ‘no longer a global charity' as aid budget slashed, ministers say
The days of Britain being a 'global charity' are over, ministers will declare on Tuesday, as they outline their approach to cutting the government's multi-billion aid budget by almost 50 per cent.
Baroness Chapman of Darlington, the international development minister, will tell MPs that she is having to make hard choices over which areas to axe as a result of the prime minister's decision to divert aid spending to defence. Among projects already identified for closure include some supporting gender inclusion, education and improving digital access.
Aid spending is due to fall from 0.5 per cent of UK gross national income to 0.3 per cent from 2027, resulting in budget cuts of £6.1 billion in development spending.
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