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…
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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…
Reaction to IMF and World Bank call for a debt moratorium
The IMF and World Bank have called for an immediate suspension of all debt payments to other governments by a group of the poorest countries, known as IDA countries. Reacting…
Calls grow for debt moratorium for poor countries
African Finance Ministers call for suspension of all interest payments World Bank Head calls for suspension of all interest and principal payments to other governments African Finance Ministers have called…
Coronavirus worsens debt crisis in poor countries
Borrowing costs for developing country governments has increased sharply Commodity price falls and declines in tourism could have major economic impact on many poor and vulnerable countries Borrowing costs for…
Reaction to £150m in UK budget for coronavirus debt relief
The UK government has announced £150 million for an IMF fund to cancel debt payments for poor countries hit by coronavirus There are concerns that countries will struggle to qualify…
Lebanon finally defaults, large write-down in debt needed
Jubilee Debt Campaign has been warning of Lebanon’s debt crisis since 2015 Large write-downs in debt will be needed by creditors to enable the country to recover Today Lebanon defaulted…
Voluntary vacancy: could you join our Board of Trustees?
Jubilee Debt Campaign is seeking thoughtful, passionate and committed people to join our Board of Trustees. We are a UK charity working to end poverty, inequality and exploitation caused by…
New job vacancy – Senior Community Organiser
This exciting new role involves organising and supporting people affected by problem debt in the UK.