From Bangkok to the G20: let’s break the cycle of debt
There’s a lot I want to tell you about my week in Bangkok, including a significant breakthrough in our campaign for a debt justice law. But I want to start…
In memory of David Golding and Ruth Tetlow
In memory of David Golding and Ruth Tetlow, whose activism, commitment and enduring support made a profound contribution to the fight for debt justice.
Ed Miliband calls for improved debt relief system
Ed Miliband today made a speech on global financial reform at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok. In the speech the UK Foreign Secretary said: “Now, there…
Debt crisis drives 8% cut in education spending in high-debt countries
Education spending has fallen by 8% in countries facing the highest risk of debt distress since 2019, according to new research by Debt Justice, as lower-income countries in debt crisis…
Why we’re heading to the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok
This month, two of the biggest lenders to lower-income countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, are holding their annual meetings in Bangkok. Officials will gather in…
Mandatory bailiff oversight is another campaign win for people in debt
On 17th August, Jo, Dean and Uzma from our Greater Manchester community group marched up Downing Street and handed in a petition at No 10. Signed by 3,000 Debt Justice…
Now is the time to act: Six reforms for the G20 Common Framework for Debt Treatments
In this report Save the Children UK and Debt Justice UK outline the six reforms needed for the G20 Common Framework for Debt Treatments, the main international mechanism for restructuring…
Solidarity statement with the trans community: The new EHRC code of practice
On 5th August 2026 the new Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance on implementing the Equality Act (2010) comes into effect. This guidance says trans people must use facilities and services based on their ‘sex’ as noted at birth. Therefore a trans woman must use…
Freelance Community Organiser (Manchester)
We are looking for a Community Organiser, based in Manchester, to work with us on a short-term, freelance basis to organise with people in debt. Deadline for applications: Tuesday 1 September,…
Debt Crisis in the Commonwealth: A Call for UK Global Leadership
Read SCIAF and Debt Justice UK’s report, ‘Debt Crisis in the Commonwealth: A Call for UK Global Leadership‘ and find out about the debt crisis facing 1 in 3 Commonwealth…
