US contribution under Biden sets up potential battle in the new Congress next year
Washington satisfied by country’s aid efforts despite humanitarian groups warning people are being ‘starved’ in enclave
Biden administration letter threatened to withhold military help if humanitarian crisis did not urgently improve
Treasury officials say at least half of the funds could be delivered to Kyiv before the end of the year
International development organisations warn country’s contribution could slump to its lowest level in 17 years
Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin signals frustration at civilian toll of war against Hamas
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Former UK prime minister says ‘groundbreaking innovation’ in low-cost loans should be widely used in development finance
Foreign secretary fears domestic drain on development funding will hinder efforts to project UK on global stage
Foundation says about 40mn children are at risk of stunted growth as climate change worsens food security
Fourth attack on agency workers this week follows shooting of armoured car for the World Food Programme
Large-scale western support for Ukraine contrasts with smaller efforts for poor countries that are in dire need
Finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said allowing 2mn civilians in Gaza to die of hunger would be ‘justified and moral’
Report says issue will still affect 600mn people by the end of the decade
David Lammy says UNRWA is ‘vital’ for future reconstruction of Gaza
Ambitious project became symbol of Israeli intransigence in the face of American pressure
More than 25% of children under 5 years are suffering severe hunger, says Unicef report
Call comes as continent’s leaders push for $120bn in aid to boost development and battle climate change threat
Nick O’Donohoe says British International Investment ‘needs to be stepping forward’ as it eyes renewable energy sector
Scrutiny by ‘star chamber’ of where development cash goes could be set in law after share being spent in Britain rises
Comments from European Central Bank chief point to transatlantic rift over use of seized funds
Rich nations need to top up financing for multilateral institutions and initiatives
Money to assist with debt repayment, climate resilience and poverty reduction strained amid wars and elections
UK foreign secretary steps up efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but is snubbed by senior Republican
Official figures highlight negative impact of ballooning costs in immigration system on development spending
