The areas most affected by cuts to UK foreign aid spending

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23 Jul 2025 • 10:21 PM MYT
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  • The UK government's own impact assessment warns that cuts to foreign aid spending will likely lead to an increase in global deaths and disease.
  • These reductions are set to disproportionately affect women, girls' education, and projects across Africa, with spending on girls' education and women's health halved.
  • The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed cuts of £575 million for 2025-2026, contributing to a total 40 per cent reduction in aid spending by 2027.
  • While Africa faces significant cuts, regions including the Americas, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific have seen increases in their aid budgets.
  • The government has committed to protecting funding for Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, certain humanitarian crises, vaccines, and contributions to the World Bank's International Development Association.

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