00:01Government spending on overseas aid has fallen to its lowest level in two decades according to
00:06figures. They show 2025 allocations at 0.43% of national income, down from 2024. That equates to
00:14just over ÂŁ13 billion, a drop of around ÂŁ1 billion year-on-year. Charities say cuts are
00:20already affecting education and healthcare programmes overseas and warn of wider consequences.
00:25Ministers say support continues for vulnerable people abroad while also funding costs for
00:29refugees and asylum seekers here. Campaigners argue those pressures should be met separately
00:35from aid budgets. Further updates are expected as detailed spending plans are confirmed.
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