Poorest countries hit hardest by UK aid cuts under Keir Starmer government, new figures reveal 18. September 2026 (14:01) Aid to lower-income countries fell by almost 7%, while higher-income countries saw their share of Britain’s aid budget increaseThe world’s poorest countries were worst hit by British aid cuts under Keir Starmer’s government, while higher-income countries saw their share of aid increase, new figures reveal.The latest figures released by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office show a 6.7% decrease in funding to the least-developed countries and low-income countries, amounting to cuts of £118m. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Police begin operation to move migrants from Ceuta beaches 18. September 2026 (13:59) Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.(BBC News)
