UK’s 85% aid cut branded ‘devastating’ for women and girls across the globe

UK Government cuts to the UN’s family planning programme have been described as ‘devastating’ for women and girls across the world (Katie Collins/PA)

An 85% cut to UK’s contribution to the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency has been described as “devastating” for women, girls and their families around the world.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said the Government’s expected contribution to its flagship programme for family planning this year will fall from £154 million to £23 million.