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UK targets 0.7% aid spending, pledges £15m for El Niño

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  • Development Minister Kirsty McNeill said the UK will aim to restore aid spending to 0.7% of national income.
  • She pledged up to £15 million for El Niño preventive actions, including livestock vaccination.
  • Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband signaled the UK will use its World Bank board seat to prioritize development and climate.
  • She will push reforms of international aid bodies and create bespoke partnerships for development challenges.