Liberal Democrats adopt tougher policy on responsible exports
Yesterday at Liberal Democrat party conference strong policy to reform the government’s Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD) was adopted.
Liberal Democrat inaction over dictator debts contradicts commitments to democracy
Liberal democrats support moves to democracy after “Arab Awakening” But the party fails to implement its policy on invalidating debts which were run up by reckless lending to dictators; in…
Poorest countries take back seat as IMF Board frets over cost of Greek default
IMF member countries have failed to come to a decision on how to spend a $3 billion windfall amidst concerns by some members that they need to put funds aside…
EU Emergency Summit must deliver debt justice
On the eve of the EU Emergency Summit which will take place tomorrow, Thursday 21 July, Director of Jubilee Debt Campaign Nick Dearden said: “The failure of European leaders to…
South Sudan set to start life debt free
It is expected that with South Sudan independence, North Sudan will agree to keep all of Sudan’s $38 billion debt.
UK subsidies for Airbus makes mockery of ‘greenest government ever’ claim
Comment from Jubilee Debt Campaign, WWF-UK and Jubilee Scotland on the annual report of the Export Credits Guarantee Department.
Reaction to the appointment of Christine Lagarde as head of the IMF
The IMF has selected Christine Lagarde to replace Dominique Strauss-Kahn as Managing Director of the IMF.
G8 must cancel Egypt’s unjust debts
Campaigners call for Egypt and Tunisia to be freed from dictator loans and control by international financial groups
Cancel all Egypt’s unjust debts, says Jubilee Debt Campaign
Jubilee Debt Campaign has called for all of Egypt's unjust debts to be cancelled, following reports that President Obama will announce a $1 billion write-off of debt owed by Egypt…
Irish national debt audit to determine real picture
Independent audit will follow Greek lead in seeking truth about debt and cuts. Data will be made freely available for individuals and groups to determine action.