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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Jessica Elgot and Patrick Wintour

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

A Nigerian child stands in front of a sign that reads: 'UK aid from the British people'
A beneficiary of UK aid in Nigeria. The most significant impact of the cuts will be felt across Africa, with bilateral overseas development aid set to fall from £818m in 2026 to £677m by 2029. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian

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.

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.

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