Winning debt justice with a new government
This morning, we are waking up to a new political landscape. The Labour party has won the election. I am excited about what this means for winning debt justice because…
Pre-pay energy customers £1 billion in debt
For immediate release 01/04/23 New figures from Debt Justice reveal that pre-pay energy users are being weighed down by £965 million of energy debt as households are hit by ‘price…
Press Comment: Budget exposes government disconnect
Responding to today’s budget, Heidi Chow, Executive Director of Debt Justice said: “This budget exposes how disconnected the government is from the everyday lives of people where millions are suffering…
UK household energy debts up 43%
The total energy debt weighing down UK households has hit another historic high, according to new analysis by campaigning group Debt Justice. The analysis, based on the latest data from…
Reaction to Autumn Statement
For more information and interviews contact Eva Watkinson on +44 7870187861 Responding to the government’s Autumn Statement, Heidi Chow, Executive Director at Debt Justice said: “The chancellor has failed to…
Bishops demand cancellation of debts plunging countries into hunger
Anglican Bishops from around the world today united to call on the UK Government to lead the world in compelling lenders to cancel debts that are plunging communities in low…
African governments owe three times more debt to private lenders than China
African governments owe three times more debt to Western banks, asset managers and oil traders than to China, and are charged double the interest, according to research released today by…
UK development strategy will intensify debt crisis in lower income countries
Commenting on today’s launch of the UK government’s International Development Strategy, Heidi Chow, Executive Director of Debt Justice said: “Many lower income countries are already in a full-blown debt crisis,…
Flagship lending transparency scheme gets information from just two banks
Only two banks have disclosed any information through the flagship lending transparency scheme of the Institute of International Finance (IIF) and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Banks first…
The government announces outcome of Debt Relief Order consultation: What’s changed?
The government has published the outcome of their consultation on Debt Relief Orders, one of the ways that people can access support if they are in problem debt. Back in…
