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The Independent Commission for Aid Impact scrutinises UK aid spending. We work to ensure UK aid is spent effectively, for those who need it most, and delivers value for UK taxpayers.

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UK aid to Sudan - new report

Management of the official development assistance spending target - new report

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Government updates ICAI on progress implementing recommendations

17 Oct 2025

The government has updated the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) on how it is implementing recommendations to improve UK…

UK doubles Sudan crisis funding to £231 million but aid watchdog finds impact could be strengthened

15 Oct 2025

ICAI says UK’s ambition and money needs to be matched by adequate staffing Raising awareness of the conflict’s devastating impact…

Watchdog warns UK refugee costs could absorb one-fifth of reduced aid budget

15 Jul 2025

Asylum support costs expected to continue to consume significant portion of reduced UK aid budget in 2027-28, leaving as little…

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icai_uk avatar; ICAI @icai_uk ·
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Today's @CommonsHomeAffs report on asylum accommodation underlines many of ICAI's findings, particularly around the Home Office's management of contracts and opportunities to drive better value for money.

Read our report from 2023 on UK aid to refugees ⬇️

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CommonsIDC avatar; International Development Committee @CommonsIDC ·
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Tomorrow at 1.30pm we're exploring the ongoing conflict and humanitarian emergency in Sudan. We're questioning Baroness @JennyChapman, Minister of State for International Development and Africa @FCDOGovUK, and hearing from witnesses with experience on the ground.

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icai_uk avatar; ICAI @icai_uk ·
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We welcome today's @aidtransparency report and the fact many departments are becoming more transparent about their aid spend. But ICAI has long called for greater transparency around the Home Office's use of aid for domestic refugee costs and will continue to monitor this closely

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