UK sets new aid priorities after major budget cuts

Which countries are being protected under the new aid plan?

Cooper said funding will be fully protected next year for Ukraine, Palestine, Lebanon and Sudan BBC,Reuters,U.S. News & World R….

Why is the aid budget being cut?

The cuts follow the government’s decision last year to reduce development spending in order to help pay for increased defence spending BBC,gov.uk,Reuters.

What kind of aid will the UK focus on now?

The government says it will prioritize fragile and conflict-affected states, humanitarian support, and related development work under the revised approach gov.uk,Reuters,POLITICO.