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UK Cuts £900M in Aid, Critics Warn of Instability

3/21/2026

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  • The UK government plans overseas aid cuts, reducing bilateral support to African nations by nearly £900 million by 2028-29, a 56% decrease.
  • The plan reallocates more than £6 billion to defense spending.
  • Aid to Mozambique and Pakistan will be nearly eliminated, replaced by investment partnerships.
  • Critics, including Labour MPs, warn the cuts will worsen instability and harm vulnerable populations, particularly in healthcare and education.