Argentina passes law to establish debt audit commission
Argentina has legislated to create a commission to investigate the origin of the country’s debt, dating back to the military dictatorship of 1976 to 1983. The law states that once…
British MPs support action to prevent vulture funds scavenging Argentina
“Debt trial of the century” could cause financial shockwaves Over 100 British Members of Parliament have signed a motion supporting action to prevent vulture funds profiteering from Argentina and forcing…
Unfair debt deal agreed for Argentina
The Paris Club group of rich countries has announced it has reached an agreement for Argentina to begin repaying up to $9.7 billion, double the size of the original debt.…
Chancellor ignores Jubilee for Justice demands
In September 2013, we handed in a petition from over 10,000 people calling for a Jubilee for Justice: – Cancellation of unjust debts – Just and progressive taxation – Controls…
Scottish government makes debt relief top priority
The Scottish government have signalled that they would take action to deal with unjust debts inherited from the UK, if there is a yes vote in 2014’s independence referendum. The…
Life before debt
The cost of austerity packages imposed in the name of paying debts in Europe has been high. In Portugal fees for health care have been imposed, costs for utilities have…
Outrage as Vince Cable refuses to respond to Kenyan campaigners
Business Minister Vince Cable has refused to respond to concerns raised by the Kenyan Debt Relief Network (KENDREN) about the legitimacy of Kenya’s debt to the UK. Kiama Kaara, Senior…
What the UK could do now to bring in a Jubilee for Justice
Over 10,000 people have signed our petition for a Jubilee for Justice calling for: Cancellation of the unjust debts of the most indebted nations Promotion of just and progressive taxation…
UK pushes Pakistan, Indonesia and the Gambia into more debt
The UK government has backed loans to Pakistan, Indonesia and the Gambia without conducting any assessment of their impact, or the ability of the countries to repay. The revelations come…
Using research to expose dodgy dealing – 5 October
Do you want to learn how to expose dodgy practices of companies and governments? Do you want to join with others to use research to expose injustice? Then join us…
