Reaction to UK Ofgem announcement of energy debt cancellation
For more information and interviews contact Toby Murray on +44 (0)300 040 0011 Ofgem has announced the first phase of its scheme to address the record £4.4bn energy debt that…
Bailiff referrals for council tax soar by 30% in two years
For more information and interviews contact Toby Murray on +44 (0)300 040 0011 Use of bailiffs by local authorities in England and Wales has increased by 30% in just two…
Reaction to Ethiopian bondholders rejecting debt relief deal and threatening to sue
Ethiopia’s bondholders have again rejected a debt restructuring deal and have threatened to sue.[1] Reacting to the news, Tim Jones, Policy Director at Debt Justice said: “Ethiopia’s bondholders are refusing…
Response to the MHCLG
Debt Justice's response to the Modernising the Administration and Enforcement of Council Tax consultation from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
Debt Justice’s response to Ofgem’s “Update on our approach to the Debt Relief Scheme (DRS)”.
Debt Justice’s response to Ofgem’s “Update on our approach to the Debt Relief Scheme (DRS)”. Introduction Debt Justice is a campaigning organisation that exists to end unjust debt and its…
Debt, democracy and the rise of authoritarianism
Earlier this month, as protesters again took to the streets in Kenya, President Ruto told police that they should “shoot their legs so they break”. His hardening rhetoric in response…
Choosing hope – a month of protest for debt cancellation
This summer has kicked off with an incredible series of actions and protests calling for an end to the debt crisis. From a mass lobby of parliament in London, to…
Campaigners stage giant Jenga game in central London to demand debt cancellation ahead of UN conference
Press release for immediate releaseDate 28 June 2025 For more information and interviews contact Eva Watkinson on +44 7870187861 Campaigners from over twenty organisations staged a giant game of Jenga…
Council tax arrears in Britain hits record £8.3bn
For more information and interviews contact Toby Murray on +44 7716 200346 New analysis from Debt Justice reveals that total council tax arrears across Britain have reached a record of…
Government’s proposed bailiff fee uplift will deepen financial hardship for low-income households, say campaigners
For more information and interviews contact Toby Murray on +44 7716 200346 The Ministry of Justice has announced a 5% uplift to bailiff fees following the taking control of goods…