Children will suffer, Unicef warns as UK funding cut by 60%

The UK government is to cut 60% of its funding to Unicef, the United Nation's children's fund, as part of its move to reduce spending on foreign aid.

It means the UN agency, which distributes humanitarian aid to children around the world, will get £16m this year, down from £40m.

Unicef warned of "serious consequences" for children, particularly those affected by Covid-19.

The Foreign Office said the pandemic has forced it to make tough decisions.