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UK's 40% Foreign Aid Cut Threatens Global HIV Support

1/27/2026

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The UK government plans a 40% cut to foreign aid over three years, risking global HIV support.
Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent, emphasized protecting funding to end the AIDS pandemic by 2030.
A coalition including the Elton John AIDS Foundation urged the government to maintain support for UNAIDS.
Minister Jennifer Chapman did not confirm whether funding would be protected, signaling possible changes in how aid is coordinated.

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The UK government plans a 40% cut to foreign aid over three years, risking global HIV support.
Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent, emphasized protecting funding to end the AIDS pandemic by 2030.
A coalition including the Elton John AIDS Foundation urged the government to maintain support for UNAIDS.
Minister Jennifer Chapman did not confirm whether funding would be protected, signaling possible changes in how aid is coordinated.