UK education and health aid to plummet by up to 72% into 2027
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 08:15 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Funds for country-to-country help face a precipitous drop, with a recovery by 2029 still leaving aid down 20 per cent in cash terms compared to last year. The Independent reports on the planned cuts.
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