The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2024
The UK spent £2.8 billion, or 20% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2024. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the government response?

This is an archived Commons Library briefing on aid effectiveness from 2009.
Aid effectiveness (163 KB , PDF)
Aid effectiveness (163 KB , PDF)
The UK spent £2.8 billion, or 20% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2024. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the government response?
A Westminster Hall debate on safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones is scheduled for Wednesday 30 April 2025, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Tom Morrison MP.
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.