UK spent £ ##500 on overseas aid last week but that is set to happen . New accounting rules will see aid increase by £ 1bn over two years . Changes will bring Britain in comparison with other EU donors who donate less . Ukip leader Nigel Farage last week called for a £ 10billion cut in foreign aid .
UK spent £11.7billion on overseas aid last year but that is set to increase . New accounting rules could see budget increase by £1bn over two years . Changes will bring Britain in line with other EU nations who donate less . Ukip leader Nigel Farage last night called for a £10billion cut in foreign aid .