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- The United Kingdom announced a 40% cut to Official Development Assistance (ODA), reducing the share from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income, a year ago.
- Ninety-three NGO leaders warn the cuts will harm families in war-torn regions and threaten essential services.
- They urge the government to restore its commitment to international development.
- The cuts are projected to cost lives and damage the UK's global credibility, prompting reversal calls.
