Ahead of Defence Investment Plan, Bond warns cutting UK aid to fund defence would be a false economy
As the Prime Minister prepares to set out the UK Government’s Defence Investment Plan, today, Tuesday 30th June, Gideon Rabinowitz,…
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Starmer will be remembered for UK aid cuts; the next PM has the opportunity to restore the UK’s reputation
Reacting to news that Sir Keir Starmer MP has resigned as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, Romilly…
Bond warns National Security (State Threats) Bill risks blocking NGOs from delivering humanitarian assistance
Yesterday, Wednesday 17 June, the National Security (State Threats) Bill passed through the House of Commons. UK NGOs are concerned…
Bond responds to G7 leaders’ declaration on international partnerships
At the 2026 G7 Summit in Évian, France, that takes place this week from June 15th to 17th, leaders of…
Bond comment on NAO report on FCDO’s response to sudden-onset humanitarian crises
Today, Friday 12th June 2026, the National Audit Office (NAO) published a new report examining the FCDO’s response to sudden-onset…
Bond comment on press reports of UK aid funds ‘handed to’ hostile actors
In response to reports that money from the UK aid budget was diverted to hostile states, terrorist groups and criminal…
Bond echoes NGO warning that global ODA cuts risk worsening current Ebola outbreak
As cases of Ebola continue to rise in eastern DRC and Uganda, Bond echoes warnings by the International NGO sector that cuts to Official Development Assistance…
Carrie Brownlee announced as new Treasurer of Bond
Carrie Brownlee has recently joined the Bond Board as its new Treasurer, having taken up the role in April 2026. Carrie Brownlee qualified as…
Following Global Partnerships Conference, Bond calls for sustained ambition on UK international development agenda
At the close of the Global Partnerships Conference, hosted by the UK government on 19-20 May, Bond is calling on the UK government to sustain momentum built at the…