Campaigners begin debt fast

Campaigners calling for the cancellation of poor country debts have begun a 36-day rolling fast, ahead of the tenth anniversary of the Drop the Debt campaign in May. They are demanding debt cancellation for 36 poor countries which still desperately need it – ten...

Methodists launch ‘buy less’ credit card for Lent

In a move that is designed as a challenge to “consumerism as usual” and a reminder of the dominance of money in our lives, the Methodist Church in Britain has launched an alternative Credit Card containing a “buy less” message. The new...

C of E publishes post-Christmas debt check

The Church of England has compiled a Post Christmas Debt Check for consumers worried about how much their wallets have been hit by Christmas and New Year spending. It has also published a range of prayers for people living with debt. Coming at a time when 18 per cent...