How UK ODA cuts were effectively more than doubled to at least £1.2bn in 2025
Bond analysis has found that UK ODA cuts in 2025 were effectively more than doubled, to at least £1.2 billion. Our Policy and Advocacy Adviser, Lena Cohrs, explains what we know of why UK ODA was so low in 2025.
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