The Effects of the Merger on Britain's Foreign Ministry and Aid Agency

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UK government merged foreign ministry and aid agency in 2012. David Cameron said it would give Britain a greater voice overseas. But critics say the move has led to 'chaos' with little transparency or control over spending. The UK is also giving less money to parts of the world that are poorest.

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