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.
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…
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…
One third of the world’s population borrows to make ends meet
A guest blog by Arnaud Natal (University of Bordeaux, France) and Isabelle Guérin (IRD, France) The global household debt crisis Jessica is in her early thirties and lives in northern England with her young son.…
Debt vultures drop Ethiopia legal threat
For months, while Ethiopia has been trying to agree a debt relief deal with its lenders that would relieve their debt crisis, debt vultures have been threatening to sue them through the UK courts to secure vast profits. Debt vultures are speculators – rather than lending money…
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…
