The UK needs real global partnerships – otherwise people will be left behind
The UK is facing a humanitarian crisis that requires urgent global partnerships to address. The government has announced significant cuts to overseas aid, which are expected to have severe consequences for vulnerable communities. Experts argue that these reductions undermine local responses to crises and exacerbate existing challenges.
- ▪The UK plans to cut an estimated £6 billion from its overseas budget by 2027.
- ▪These cuts are framed as 'reforms' but are already impacting access to clean water and sanitation.
- ▪Countries like South Sudan, which hosts many refugees, will be particularly affected by reduced aid.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsCommentThe UK needs real global partnerships – otherwise people will be left behindWe need to rethink how development is financed and delivered, writes the CEO of Oxfam GB, Richard Hawkes. This means radically reforming the global development systemWednesday 20 May 2026 12:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2979708","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/uk-aid-global-partnerships-funding-b2979708.html","title":"The UK needs real global partnerships – otherwise people will be left…
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