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As Britain’s newest prime minister takes office, CBM UK CEO and Chair of Bond, Kirsty Smith OBE, reflects on how Andy Burnham and his new cabinet should connect his desire for renewal at home with responsibility abroad. buff.ly/szIL82Y

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What are the six impact pathways? Faith Pienaar from International Budget Partnership explores what applying them revealed about how government responsiveness works in practice and what the evaluation found about what actually drives sustained impact. buff.ly/Jx6F8AU

Six pathways to creating change: a fresh way to understand government responsiveness and civil society impact in fiscal governance | Bond

What are the six impact pathways? Faith Pienaar from International Budget Partnership explores what applying them revealed about how government responsiveness works in practice and what the…

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In Syria, there is a deep desire for fairness and justice, where all ethnic and religious communities can live together in peace and dignity. The international community, including the UK, must ensure the transitional government realises this vision. buff.ly/HUfrRQy

Syria’s chance for a peaceful, inclusive future must not be wasted | Bond

In Syria, there is a deep desire for fairness and justice, where all ethnic and religious communities can live together in peace and dignity. The international community, including the UK, must…

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We now have a clear idea of where upcoming ODA cuts will fall – and it’s a brutal picture. Lena Cohrs at Bond asks: Will the new Burnham government take the bold steps needed to get the UK’s development ambitions back on track? buff.ly/GKEatEn

New FCDO Annual Report lays bare devastating cuts to the poorest and most fragile countries | Bond

We now have a clear idea of where upcoming ODA cuts will fall – and it’s a brutal picture. Lena Cohrs at Bond asks: Will the new Burnham government take the bold steps needed to get the UK’s…

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In Syria, there is a deep desire for fairness and justice, where all ethnic and religious communities can live together in peace and dignity. The international community, including the UK, must ensure the transitional government realises this vision. www.bond.org.uk/news/2026/07...

Syria’s chance for a peaceful, inclusive future must not be wasted | Bond

In Syria, there is a deep desire for fairness and justice, where all ethnic and religious communities can live together in peace and dignity. The international community, including the UK, must…

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📢 FCDO's annual report, released today, has revealed that some of the lowest-income, fragile and conflict-affected countries will face cuts of up to 90%. As a result, UK aid programmes will be virtually eliminated in many countries across Africa. buff.ly/BVJEvD0

FCDO annual report: UK aid funding to some African countries to be slashed by up to 90% | Bond

Today, Thursday 16 July, the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) released its Annual Report & Accounts for 2025-26 and the UK

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To investigate how well the BBC – and other broadcasters in the UK – are helping audiences understand and engage with the world, the International Broadcasting Trust analysed their international news coverage. Three key findings stand out. buff.ly/CSmzs23

Is the BBC meeting its international news remit – and why should we care? | Bond

To investigate how well the BBC – and other broadcasters in the UK – are helping audiences understand and engage with the world, the International Broadcasting Trust (IBT) analysed the international…

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The UK’s domestic priorities are inseparable from global realities. Our next prime minister must recognise this and take decisive steps to rebuild trust, both with the UK public and international partners. Read our asks for the new prime minister. www.bond.org.uk/news/2026/07...

All change at No 10: what we need to see from our next prime minister | Bond

The UK’s domestic priorities are inseparable from global realities. Our next prime minister must recognise this and take decisive steps to rebuild trust, both with the UK public and international…

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To investigate how well the BBC – and other broadcasters in the UK – are helping audiences understand and engage with the world, the International Broadcasting Trust analysed their international news coverage. Three key findings stand out. www.bond.org.uk/news/2026/07...

Is the BBC meeting its international news remit – and why should we care? | Bond

To investigate how well the BBC – and other broadcasters in the UK – are helping audiences understand and engage with the world, the International Broadcasting Trust (IBT) analysed the international…

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The UK’s domestic priorities are inseparable from global realities. Our next prime minister must recognise this and take decisive steps to rebuild trust, both with the UK public and international partners. Read our asks for the new prime minister. www.bond.org.uk/news/2026/07...

All change at No 10: what we need to see from our next prime minister | Bond

The UK’s domestic priorities are inseparable from global realities. Our next prime minister must recognise this and take decisive steps to rebuild trust, both with the UK public and international…

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Anna Stobart from Hafton Consultancy Ltd (known as Hafton HR) suggests how to think through HR outsourcing to get the maximum benefit for your organisation. Here are five key tips to help you get it right 👇 www.bond.org.uk/news/2026/06...

How to get the best out of an outsourced HR model | Bond

Anna Stobart from Hafton HR on how to think through HR outsourcing to get the maximum benefit for your organisation. Here are five key tips to help you get it right.

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This blog shares insights from Oliver Fiala at @savethechildren UK on how we can tackle one of the most urgent challenges of our times - child poverty. What are the four drivers of global poverty reduction? buff.ly/NsB6tKz

Child poverty: what we know, what works, and what needs to change | Bond

Insights from Oliver Fiala at Save the Children UK on how to tackle one of the most urgent challenges of our times. What are the four drivers of global poverty reduction?

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How can we diversify funding whilst balancing personal values, organisational policies and the growing pressure to meet ambitious fundraising targets? All Bond members are invited to a Working Group event exploring this question this Thursday. Join us! buff.ly/vqbyWQ4

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This May, an outbreak of Ebola was confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has since spread to Uganda. Exacerbated by ongoing humanitarian crises and ODA cuts, it carries a high risk of spreading beyond borders. How are Bond members responding? buff.ly/ahkdQhk

Ebola outbreak in DRC: What’s happening, and how Bond members are responding | Bond

This May, an outbreak of Ebola was confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has since spread to Uganda. Exacerbated by ongoing humanitarian crises and ODA cuts, it carries a high risk of…

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How can we diversify funding whilst balancing personal values, organisational policies and the growing pressure to meet ambitious fundraising targets? All Bond members are invited to a Working Group event exploring this question next Thursday. Join us! buff.ly/vqbyWQ4

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