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Official Development Assistance (ODA)
Coverage of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in the Nexus archive.
- UK, German and French aid cuts will take ‘devastating toll’ on most vulnerable, says study
Cuts to foreign aid budgets by the UK, France, and Germany could lead to over 11.5 million preventable deaths by 2030, according to a report highlighting Europe's declining role in global health. The UK's aid spending is projected to drop 45% by 2026, while Germany and France face 37% and 30% reductions, respectively.
- UK spending on foreign aid hits lowest level since 2008
The UK government reduced foreign aid spending to 0.43% of national income in 2025, the lowest since 2008, marking a £1bn decrease from 2024. Humanitarian experts warn these cuts are having fatal consequences for global populations in need.