Debt cancellation deal for Zambia!
For nearly four years, Zambia has been stuck in negotiations to bring down debt levels that have destroyed the country’s economy. Finally, this week we learnt the groundbreaking news that…
Zambia reaches debt deal with bondholders
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…
Treasurer Vacancy
Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 29 April 2024 This is a voluntary (unpaid) Trustee position, although expenses are available Debt Justice is looking for a Treasurer to support our…
Campaign Win – removal of Debt Relief Order fees in the Budget
Amidst all the news and commentary around the Budget you may have missed an important win for household debt campaigners. The changes center around Debt Relief Orders (DROs), a way…
Record numbers falling behind on household bills as people in debt call for change
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…
Budget response: Abolishing Debt Relief Order fees important first step in tackling the household debt crisis
Abolishing Debt Relief Order fees is an important first step in tackling the household debt crisis. Charging fees to people in debt crisis counterproductive.
How we can win a new law to cancel the debt
It's an election year and we've a chance to put debt cancellation on the political agenda – just as we face the biggest global debt crisis in over 20 years.
Debt Justice Tree
This is a speech given by Cllr John Cotton, Leader of Birmingham City Council, at the tree planting ceremony in City Centre Gardens, Birmingham on 24 January 2024. Good morning…
Planting a tree of memory and hope
The following reflections are from John Nightingale, long-time chair of our Birmingham local group. We’re incredibly grateful for all the work our local campaigners in Birmingham have done to raise…
Reaction to debt relief deal for Ghana
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…