Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Foreign Office reveals warnings about loss of influence over aid cuts

Sir Keir Starmer’s foreign aid cuts have put Britain’s international reputation and credibility at risk, the government has admitted.

The prime minister’s decision to slash development spending from 0.5 per cent of GDP to 0.3 per cent – a reduction of around £6bn – has sparked alarm among leaders in Africa and around the world, a Foreign Office document has revealed.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.