Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Repeated UK aid budget cuts damage reputation and hinder long-term Value for Money.
Conclusion
Guaranteed, long-term funding for programmes is essential for ensuring that VfM is achieved, and that the impact of FCDO work continues to be felt long after the end of a programme. In the last five years, the UK has significantly cut its aid budget twice—damaging not just its international reputation and standing, but also those most in dire need of assistance. (Conclusion, Paragraph 37) 45
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 February 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗