Council tax arrears in Britain hits record £8.3bn
For more information and interviews contact Toby Murray on +44 7716 200346 New analysis from Debt Justice reveals that total council tax arrears across Britain have reached a record of…
Government’s proposed bailiff fee uplift will deepen financial hardship for low-income households, say campaigners
For more information and interviews contact Toby Murray on +44 7716 200346 The Ministry of Justice has announced a 5% uplift to bailiff fees following the taking control of goods…
Cost of living crisis pushes 1.2 million more people into council tax arrears
For more information and interviews contact Toby Murray on toby@debtjustice.org.uk or +44 7716 200346. New research from Debt Justice released today finds that 4.4 million people in the UK have…
Join the mass lobby of MPs on 9 July
Across the UK and around the world, people are resisting, demanding action on the twin crises of debt and climate. In the UK, thousands of us will join forces on 9…
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…
