Reaction to the introduction of Breathing Space scheme
Today marks the start of the new breathing space scheme in England and Wales, through which people in debt will be able to apply for 60 days ‘breathing space’. Most…
Reaction to G20 extension of debt suspension
Today the G20 announced a 6-month extension to their Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI). They have indicated that this will be the final extension to the initiative, originally established in…
Stop banks cashing in during Covid-19 crisis from interest on poor country debt
Africa is spending three times more on debt repayments to banks and speculators than it would cost to vaccinate the entire continent against Covid-19.[1] African governments are expected to pay…
Calls for a household debt write-down grow ahead of the budget
8.5 million people now over-indebted Investment of £6 billion in fund for ‘fair debt write-down’ could boost household consumption by £24 billion For more information and interviews contact Eva Watkinson on 07870187861 (Jubilee Debt…
Have your say! Consultation on personal debt
Government Consultation on Debt Relief Orders It is expected that nearly 3 million people will be at risk of long-term debt problems as a result of the pandemic. One way…
Reaction to International Development Committee report
For immediate release 26 January 2021 Jubilee Debt Campaign welcomes IDC calls for government action on Covid-19 debt crisis in developing countries, but says ‘encouraging’ action by private lenders isn’t enough Calls for UK…
Job vacancy – Senior Policy and Research Officer
Job Title: Senior Policy and Research Officer Location: London Salary: £36,945 pro rata, rising to £39,145 in two annual increments Deadline for applications: 9am on Wednesday 9 December Jubilee Debt Campaign is recruiting a new Senior…
Job Vacancy – Head of Advocacy
Job Title: Head of Advocacy Location: London Salary: £41,252 – £43,764 pro rata, depending on experience Deadline for applications: 9am on Wednesday 9 December 2020 Jubilee Debt Campaign is recruiting a Head of Advocacy to strengthen our advocacy…
Zambia’s debt default
Private lenders rejected Zambia’s request for a debt payment suspension last week, plunging the country into default. How did we get here, what does that mean for the people of Zambia and what does it mean…
Under the radar: Private sector debt and coronavirus in developing countries
In the global south, coronavirus is leaving a trail of devastation – from widespread loss of life from the virus itself, to huge economic disruption that has left hundreds of millions…
