Reaction to $215 million of debt cancellation by IMF
The IMF has announced it will cancel $215 million of debt payments for 25 countries over the next six months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Reacting to the news, Sarah-Jayne…
Sixty-four countries spend more on debt payments than health
New figures from Jubilee Debt Campaign show extent to which poor country health spending is overshadowed by debt payments IMF and World Bank meetings this week will discuss possible debt…
Reaction to call by global banking body for debt payment suspension
The Institute of International Finance, a grouping of over 450 banks, hedge funds and other global financial firms, has called for a suspension of debt payments by the poorest countries…
Reaction to FCA announcement on freeze on loan payments
For more information and interviews contact Eva Watkinson, Tel: 07870187861 The FCA has announced their final proposals for temporary measures to support users of many credit products who are facing…
EVENT: Debt and Coronavirus – building the resistance
When: Wednesday 22 April, 6pm How: fill in the form below and we’ll email you the details Our calls for debt cancellation both for the global south and at home…
Sarah-Jayne on household debt with John Nicholson, Talk Radio
With already millions of people living in poverty in the UK, the Coronavirus pandemic could push millions more under the breadline. Despite the significant measures already announced, delays and gaps…
Call for immediate cancellation of developing country debt payments
• Statement from over 150 global civil society organisations calls for immediate cancellation of debt payments, including to private lenders • The emergency cancellation should be followed by a process…
Don’t let the Coronavirus crisis push people into debt
Over the past few weeks, thousands of us have been feeling less secure. Our incomes and wages have been cut, jobs have been lost, and many of us are unsure…
Reaction to financial relief for people impacted by Covid-19
For more information and interviews contact Sarah-Jayne Clifton, Tel: 07980 599002 The FCA has announced proposals for temporary measures to support users of certain credit products who are facing a…
Covid-19: Call for freeze on personal debt payments
Nearly 80 civil society leaders and academics call for urgent freeze on personal debt payments Letter to the Chancellor also calls for write-off of existing council tax and social security…