Africa experiencing worst debt crisis in a generation
The majority of African countries spent more repaying external debts than on healthcare or education – and in some cases both – last year as the continent experiences its worst…
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The majority of African countries spent more repaying external debts than on healthcare or education – and in some cases both – last year as the continent experiences its worst…
Responding to reports that Sri Lanka’s bondholders have rejected a restructuring proposal, Heidi Chow, Executive Director of Debt Justice said: “Once again banks, asset managers and hedge funds are refusing…
Reacting to the news that Ghana’s bondholders have rejected a restructuring proposal, Bernard Anaba, Public Policy Specialist at the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) in Ghana said: “The breakdown in…
The steering committee for Zambia’s bondholders and the Zambian government have announced they have reached an agreement to restructure Zambia’s debt, which has been accepted by public sector creditors. Reacting…
Press release – for immediate release New polling has indicated that a record 6.7 million people in Britain are now in financial difficulty. [1] Polling conducted for Debt Awareness Week…
Abolishing Debt Relief Order fees is an important first step in tackling the household debt crisis. Charging fees to people in debt crisis counterproductive.
For more information and interviews contact Jerome Phelps on +44 7307 620372 The Ghanaian government has reported that Ghana’s official creditor committee has reached a deal to restructure the country’s…
Immediate release BIRMINGHAM ACTIVISTS TO PLANT TREE TO REMEMBER THE CITY’S CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL DEBT JUSTICE PHOTOS OF THE HUMAN CHAIN CAN BE FOUND HERE LINK Contact Heidi Chow for…
Low-income families in Manchester are to be protected from being chased by bailiffs over Council Tax debt, following a ground-breaking decision by Manchester City Council. Today Manchester City Council’s Resources…
For more information and interviews contact Jerome Phelps on +44 7307 620372 Reacting to the outcome of COP28, Tess Woolfenden, Senior Policy Officer at Debt Justice, said: “Rich countries have…