Parliamentary vote means UK aid spending unlikely to return to previous levels before 2025
The research sector has reacted with dismay to a vote in the House of Commons that locks in cuts to the aid budget, with observers warning of a long-term impact on international partnerships and research excellence.
The government’s decision to reduce international aid spending from 0.7 to 0.5 per cent of gross national income as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to drastic cuts to ongoing aid-funded research projects.
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