Policy

UK Faces Global Pressure as Starmer Considers Cutting Aid to Major Health Fund

The UK government faces a critical decision on whether to maintain its £1bn contribution to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria. New polling reveals 62% of Britons believe the government should maintain or increase support for the life-saving initiative as Germany announces increased funding.

Growing Pressure on UK Government Over Global Health Funding

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to maintain the United Kingdom‘s £1 billion contribution to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria, according to recent polling and international developments. Sources indicate the decision comes at a critical moment as Germany has unexpectedly increased its commitment to the fund.