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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jamie Grierson

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Uk spending on foreign aid hits lowest level since 2008 - The Untold Story

A UK Aid package near a cargo plane
The government has stated a commitment to restore international aid to 0.7% of income as soon as fiscal circumstances allow. Photograph: Cpl Tim Laurence/MoD/EPA

The UK government’s spending on foreign aid has hit its lowest level in nearly two decades, figures show, as humanitarian experts say the cuts are costing lives.

Provisional data shows the government allocated 0.43% of national income to official development assistance (ODA) in 2025, down from 0.5% in 2024 and matching the level in 2008.

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