Media Briefing on IMF/WB Spring Meetings 2020
Ahead of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings this year, we’ve prepared a handy guide to what must be done to ensure that every country can prioritise healthcare, and…
Reaction to FCA announcement on freeze on loan payments
For more information and interviews contact Eva Watkinson, Tel: 07870187861 The FCA has announced their final proposals for temporary measures to support users of many credit products who are facing…
EVENT: Debt and Coronavirus – building the resistance
When: Wednesday 22 April, 6pm How: fill in the form below and we’ll email you the details Our calls for debt cancellation both for the global south and at home…
Sarah-Jayne on household debt with John Nicholson, Talk Radio
With already millions of people living in poverty in the UK, the Coronavirus pandemic could push millions more under the breadline. Despite the significant measures already announced, delays and gaps…
Call for immediate cancellation of developing country debt payments
• Statement from over 150 global civil society organisations calls for immediate cancellation of debt payments, including to private lenders • The emergency cancellation should be followed by a process…
Don’t let the Coronavirus crisis push people into debt
Over the past few weeks, thousands of us have been feeling less secure. Our incomes and wages have been cut, jobs have been lost, and many of us are unsure…
Covid-19: Call for freeze on personal debt payments
Nearly 80 civil society leaders and academics call for urgent freeze on personal debt payments Letter to the Chancellor also calls for write-off of existing council tax and social security…
IMF loan to Mozambique following Cyclone Idai “shocking indictment” of international community
Press release: For immediate release For further information and interviews please contact Sarah-Jayne Clifton on 07980 599002 The IMF has agreed an emergency loan of $118.2 million to Mozambique following…
Debt Week: join the week of action!
Debt Week is a nationwide week of action against the growing debt trap faced by people, families and communities across the UK. From Saturday 27 October to Sunday 4 November…
EVENT: 9th Annual Great North Run Eve Gathering!
Saturday 8th Sept, 4.30-6.30pm, Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne Celebrating the Great North Run and expressing support for those in need at home and abroad,…
