Debt
How reliable are ‘official’ statistics on public policy?
From debt and welfare cuts to poverty and flood defences, we need accurate data to judge our government's record
Greece – the only country in the world paying creditors with blood
In a new four part film series economist and journalist Paul Mason goes behind the scenes of the Greek crisis to report on the rise of Syriza, the risks they took and the repercussions the party faced when they attempted to stand up to the global finance system.
An increase in household spending is being fuelled by debt
The Bank of England has expressed concern about the level of borrowing people have taken on in recent months
Osborne’s recovery is built on a growing mountain of debt
The average UK household is set to owe close to £10,000 in unsecured debt by the end of 2016
Problem debt could be holding back the recovery, says new report
There has been a sharp rise in household debt among young people and low-income families
Another warning for firms that profit from financial exploitation
We shouldn't let smaller payday lenders slip under the radar