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UK aid to Bangladesh: Mail on Sunday story

Posted by: DFID Media Team, Posted on: 6 January 2019 - Categories: Bangladesh
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The Mail on Sunday alleges that UK aid helped to fund a 'rigged' poll in Bangladesh. Their headline is factually inaccurate. No UK aid was given to the Government of Bangladesh, the Bangladeshi Election Commission or any Bangladeshi political parties for this election.

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UK aid support in corrupt countries

Posted by: DFID Media Team, Posted on: 5 January 2019 - Categories: Anti-corruption
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The UK takes it commitment to protecting taxpayers' money seriously, and no UK aid goes directly to the governments of any of the most corrupt countries in the world.

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DFID use of statistics

Posted by: DFID Media Team, Posted on: 5 January 2019 - Categories: Corporate performance
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The Times reports that the UK has ‘lied’ about ending poverty for millions of people in the poorest countries. The headline is unfair and the story does not reflect DFID’s full statement.

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