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UK poised to miss reduced aid spending target of 0.3% of national income
Publication: World news | The Guardian
Author: Rowena Mason Whitehall editor
Source published: 26/10/2026, 05:00:22 UTC
Briefing created: 26/10/2026, 07:32:01 UTC
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Briefings
UK aid spending is projected to fall short of the 0.3% of national income target by approximately £400m by the end of 2027, according to calculations from the Center for Global Development. The UK is currently on track to miss this target by an estimated £410m next year. The source indicates the UK was on course for a large shortfall in promised official development assistance at the end of 2027.
Key points
- UK aid spending is projected to fall short of the 0.3% of national income target by approximately £400m by the end of 2027.
- Calculations from the Center for Global Development indicate the UK is on track to miss the target by an estimated £410m next year.
Context
The UK is on course to miss its target of spending 0.3% of national income on international aid by an estimated £400m by the end of next year. Calculations from the Center for Global Development (CGD) found the UK was on course for a large shortfall in promised official development assistance at the end of 2027.
Limitations
Calculations from the Center for Global Development indicate the UK is on track to miss the target by an estimated £410m next year. The source indicates the UK was on course for a large shortfall in promised official development assistance at the end of 2027. Specific budget figures for 2026 and 2027 are not provided, and the analysis relies on CGD projections rather than confirmed government spending data.
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