The truth about the UK’s debt: 10 key facts
Debt has been one of the main issues facing the UK economy. Austerity policies have been introduced in the name of reducing the UK government’s debt. But what do we…
Ten key facts about debt in the UK
Since the global financial crisis of 2007-08, debt has been one of the main issues facing the UK economy, from the private sector debts which caused the crisis, to the impact…
10 key facts which show the truth about the UK’s debt crisis
• Amount of interest being paid on government debt is at virtually the lowest level since records began • But the UK economy has the highest deficit with the rest…
Impoverished countries are being sold a dangerous private finance scheme
A new manifesto has been launched by civil society organisations from all over the globe, to condemn this exploitative financial practice
The new developing world debt crisis
A new debt crisis has begun in impoverished countries. The UK needs to take responsibility now for the debt contracted under English law. Read the 4 page briefing here. Summary A…
Guide to responding to MPs about odious loans to Mozambique
Thank you for writing to your MP about odious loans by UK banks to Mozambique. If you have not done so yet, please take action now. In 2013, two London-…
Students at risk of dangerous stress levels due to rising debts
Poorer students are hit hardest by escalating debts, many students are going hungry, and the psychological pressure is high
Welcome for Labour Private Finance Initiative announcement
Reacting to John McDonnell’s announcement that the Labour party will bring existing PFI contracts back in-house, and that the Labour party will “End the UK government’s financial and advisory support…
Liam Fox visits Mozambique: Calls for UK to take responsibility for role in debt crisis
The UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox is visiting Mozambique this week. The country is in a debt crisis after Mozambican officials borrowed $2 billion from the…
UK government promotes rip-off health PFI schemes abroad which it disowns at home
Liam Fox, Jeremy Hunt, Boris Johnson and Priti Patel have all criticised the costs of PFI schemes in the UK, yet their departments are all actively promoting similar schemes in…