‘Devastating’: how UK’s foreign aid cuts could hurt the world’s poorest

Data analysis highlights the human cost if thousands of overseas projects lose funding

Experts have warned of devastating" consequences of the UK's foreign aid cuts after Guardian analysis revealed the UK is cutting funding at a time when major recipient countries are at risk of becoming more politically unstable.

Thousands of activities providing life-saving support are being cut due to the government's decision to reduce aid spending to 0.5% of gross national income.