Official forecast indicates shortfall below 0. 3% of national income in promised official development assistance The UK is on course to miss its target of spending 0. 3% of national income on international aid by an estimated £400m by the end of next year.
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/26/uk-international-aid-target-spending-shortfall-budget-research)