international development

'Politics Before Poverty': Charities Condemn Government's 'Aid For Trade' Plan

Foreign secretary Liz Truss has been urged to bring back the government's commitment to spend 0.7 per of national income on international development.
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Boris Johnson Repeatedly Refuses To Rule Out Ditching 0.7% Foreign Aid Commitment

Senior Tory MPs warn the prime minister axing manifesto pledge would send the "wrong signal out to the world".
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Boris Johnson May Cut Foreign Aid To Pay For Covid Crisis, No. 10 Suggests

Reduction may be temporary but critics say move "will diminish us on the world stage".
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Foreign Aid Budget Cut By £2.9bn On Last Day Of Parliament

Dominic Raab's move branded "callous" as questions raised over MPs scrutinising the decision.
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MPs To Fight Closure Of Department For International Development 'Every Step Of The Way'

Letter from Dominic Raab reveals outgoing civil servant Mark Sedwill will oversee merger of Foreign Office and DfID, despite leaving Whitehall in September.
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David Cameron Labels Boris Johnson's Decision To Scrap Aid Department A 'Mistake'

In a highly unusual move, the former PM warns the UK will lose respect around the world due to Johnson's decision.
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The Rise And Fall Of Priti Patel: Can She Survive Another Scandal?

"Not very bright" or a "force of nature"? Who is the home secretary and can she hang on amid a slew of bullying allegations?
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'Norway For Now' Isn't On Offer For UK Aid

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Why The World Needs A Way Of Measuring The Effectives Of Countries’ Investments In Their Own People

To ensure UK aid is not just “spent well”, but “could not be better spent” we must ensure that the money we give builds that progress
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Charities Showcase Frontline Aid Workers In Bid To Rebuild Trust After Oxfam Scandal

Five staff tell their stories on video.
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