LONDON: A report has criticized the UK government’s use of its aid budget on supporting asylum-seekers in Britain, saying it has led to its ability to respond to international crises becoming “very limited.” Up to a third of the budget, nearly £3.5 billion ($4.3 billion) per year, is now being spent domestically, the Independent Commission for Aid Impact said, adding that this
Appearing before a House of Commons committee, Andrew Mitchell conceded it was virtually impossible to defend UK foreign aid being sent to either China or India.
In a new strategy published by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss today, the Government has vowed to reduce the amount of foreign aid cash being spent through international organisations.