Labour urged to plug predicted £400m shortfall in overseas aid funding in 2027
The UK government is facing pressure to address a projected £400 million shortfall in its 2027 overseas aid budget. Experts warn that failing to meet the 0.3% national income target could significantly impact humanitarian efforts in Africa.
Why it matters
The shortfall highlights the tension between domestic fiscal constraints and international development commitments, potentially affecting global humanitarian aid delivery.
People queue for food aid in February during severe drought conditions in Kenya. People queue for food aid in February during severe drought conditions in Kenya. Foreign policy Labour urged to plug predicted £400m shortfall in overseas aid funding in 2027 Official forecast indicates shortfall below 0.3% of national income in promised official development assistance
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
The researchers said the central forecast from the Treasury’s comparison of independent experts implied UK aid would be £410m less than anticipated – at only 0.29% of national income.
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