What has Iran got to do with the debt crisis?
The illegal attacks by the US and Israel on Iran and Lebanon have caused massive destruction, claimed thousands of lives and put countless more at risk. And the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is…
Why a UN convention is critical for climate justice
Debt is a major obstacle to climate action. Across Global South countries, debt payments to external creditors have reached their highest levels in 30 years, with around 130 countries in…
Private lenders to make over $4 billion (CFA 2,000 billion) profit if paid in full by Senegal
Private lenders will make $4.4 billion (CFA2,500 billion) profit if they are paid in full by Senegal. The new calculations by FRAPP and Debt Justice show this is 44% more…
Campaign Win! Campaigners push UK government to make council tax reforms
Big changes are coming that could mean far fewer people face unpayable council tax debt It’s not the most interesting headline ever written, modernising council tax debt administration and enforcement. But behind the dry bureaucratese,…
Debt Justice responds to modernising and improving the administration of council tax – government response
For more information and interviews contact Toby Murray on +44 (0)300 040 0011 In response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government publishing the government’s response to the…
Debt Justice responds to government pausing £500m energy debt relief scheme
For more information and interviews contact Toby Murray on +44 (0)300 040 0011 In response to reports from Bloomberg on the 31st March that the Ofgem debt relief scheme has been ‘scrapped'[1], Toby Murray,…
Event: Resisting the debt and climate crisis
In conversation with Zambian debt and climate activist Precious Kalombwana The debt crisis is combining with the climate emergency to push Zambian communities into poverty. Precious Kalombwana has been raising her voice for…
March: Stop the Far Right
WHEN: 28 March, noonWHERE: Central London Plan your journey. The voices of division in our country are growing louder. Those who preach division are becoming more confident. For the first…
Vacancy: Digital Campaigns Manager
Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 16 March 2026 This is an 11 months fixed-term contract – 21 hours (three days) per week £29,953 pa (this is the pro -rata…
Lower-income country debt payments hit highest level since 1990 as hedge funds swoop in
Lower-income country debt payments have hit their highest level for 35 years, after more than trebling since 2010. Average debt payments for 56 lower-income countries reached 19.2% of government revenue…
