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UK Calls Global Summit to Address Aid Cuts Crisis

5/7/2025

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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is calling for a global conference to tackle the alarming cuts in international aid, especially after the US slashed its contributions. With the UK set to reduce its aid budget from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI by 2027-28, experts fear these drastic measures could deepen global poverty and stall vital development initiatives.

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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is calling for a global conference to tackle the alarming cuts in international aid, especially after the US slashed its contributions. With the UK set to reduce its aid budget from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI by 2027-28, experts fear these drastic measures could deepen global poverty and stall vital development initiatives.