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UK Turns First Profit from Aid Program to India

Shift sparks debate over financial motives in foreign assistance

23 July 2025 · 23:38 UTC

Britain has made a profit from its aid program to India for the first time, drawing both praise and criticism as it reframes the country’s approach to international development.

Officials claim the return demonstrates a modernized model of strategic aid, while critics argue it signals a departure from traditional humanitarian priorities.