article_snippet.sent: Despite the fact that UK has now met the controversial target to spend 0.7 per cent of national income on overseas aid, changes to Brussels accounting rules could bump up the bill even more.
article_snippet.sent: But new EU accounting rules – to which Britain has signed up – are being brought in which change the way national income is measured.
article_snippet.sent: The news that Britain overseas contributions will swell even further was unpopular with Tory backbenchers, many of whom believe it was wrong to spend so much when the defence budget faces cuts.
article_snippet.sent: If a change in the formula means the British taxpayer has to contribute yet more in overseas aid ... a lot of people will start questioning the largesse of this country.
article_snippet.sent: Late last year, the change to EU accountancy rules landed Britain with a huge £1.7billion increase in contributions to Brussels.
article_snippet.sent: The move will also raise concerns about the lack of accountability attached to the £1.1billion Britain hands to EU EU to disperse each year.
highlights_snippet.sent: Changes will bring Britain in line with other EU nations who donate less .
  