Africa loses $58 billion to rest of the world every year
New research published today by 10 UK and African NGOs reveals Africa is losing $192 billion every year to the rest of the world – almost 6 and a half…
Risk of new Argentinian debt default after vulture fund verdict
Endgame approaches in ‘debt trial of the century’ after shock Supreme Court loss Reacting to today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court not to hear Argentina’s appeal against a…
Rowan Williams calls for money lenders to be held responsible
Rowan Williams has criticised a “great deal” of lending by banks and other institutions for being unethical, both in the UK and across the world. Dr Williams was speaking at…
MPs are wrong to call for more aid to be ‘given’ as loans
Our response to the International Development Select Committee's report on the future of aid.
Scottish government makes debt relief top priority
The Scottish government have signalled that they would take action to deal with unjust debts inherited from the UK, if there is a yes vote in 2014’s independence referendum. The…
Break of debt pledge stops development goals from being met
Several developing countries, including Jamaica, El Salvador and Pakistan, are failing to meet international development goals after rich countries reneged on a pledge to deal with their debts. Moreover, unjust…
Campaigners reveal extent of British support to the Shah’s Iran
Liberal Democrats fail to follow Norway’s debt audit lead. Documents released under the freedom of information act to Jubilee Debt Campaign have revealed that all of the debt the UK…
Campaigners present an alternative ‘Debt League’ for first time
Campaigners say new figures emphasise the responsibility of creditors and financial sector for creating debt crises Figures show UK government does not have a debt crisis – but the UK…
US court puts rights of billionaire investors above people of Argentina
Campaigners slam court decision for allowing Argentina to be ‘held to ransom’ by vulture funds.
Zimbabwe: New government will face major debt challenge
The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development have called for an official public audit into the country’s debt.