The British government is reported to be blocking attempts at the United Nations to discuss how governments can lend and borrow responsibly.

The government of the Republic of Ireland are restructuring bank debts, but have been accused of punishing the public for the crimes of bankers and speculators.

The Jubilee Debt Campaign have warned the UK government that London courts could be used by vulture funds trying to sue Greece over unpaid debt.

A new survey from Shelter reveals that almost one million people have taken out a payday loan to help pay rent or mortgage in the last 12 months.