Join the mass lobby of MPs on 9 July
Across the UK and around the world, people are resisting, demanding action on the twin crises of debt and climate. In the UK, thousands of us will join forces on 9…
Cancel Debt Choose Hope: resistance and power
Join us on online on Thursday 15th May 6.30-8.00pm to hear directly from campaigners in Zimbabwe and Malawi – and how they are campaigning for change. You’ll hear about the global movement for debt cancellation, why…
Debt payments lead to falling public spending as austerity bites
Countries with high debt burdens are suffering from years of austerity, with public spending lower in 2023 than 2015. The new research, released today by Debt Justice, finds that lower-income…
Response to the publication of the government’s green paper on welfare reform
For more information and interviews contact Toby Murray on +44 7593 263947 Responding to the publication of the government’s green paper on welfare reform, Heidi Chow, Executive Director of Debt…
Michael Sheen pays off £1m of neighbours’ debts
Michael Sheen Backs Coalition Campaign Calling for Fair Banking Act in Channel 4 documentary Actor and debt campaigner Michael Sheen has backed calls for the government to pass a Fair…
UK campaign calls for major debt cancellation in Jubilee year
A consortium of charities are today warning that that high debt servicing costs are preventing Global South governments from spending on vital public services such as education and health and…
Lower-income country debt payments hit highest level in 30 years
Lower-income country debt payments have trebled in the last decade, according to figures calculated by Debt Justice based on IMF and World Bank data. The calculations show that external government…
Private lenders to make $14 billion profit after debt relief deals
New research released today by Debt Justice[1] shows that private lenders will still make $14 billion profit on loans to lower-income countries, even after agreeing limited debt relief.[2] The research…
Vacancy: Policy and Campaigns Manager
Job Title: Policy and Campaigns Manager Permanent, either full-time (31.5 hours a week,) or part-time (28 hours per week) Location: Anywhere – If London-based, you can work hybrid and will…
Sri Lanka’s bondholders to get repaid 20%-45% more than governments
New analysis released today shows that Sri Lanka’s bondholders are set to be repaid significantly more than government creditors such as China, under the in-principle restructuring deal agreed in early…
