Last year was momentous for Britain. The vote to leave the European Union not only cast…
End of the Year Review 2016: Credit Unions and Finance
CO-OP BANK… January: Former Bank executives banned from finance roles Two former executives of the Co-operative Bank…
Co-op Group members pull a £15m Christmas cracker
An estimated £15m is expected to be distributed to members this month, following the launch of…
European Commission fines Crédit Agricole for allegedly taking part in Euribor cartel
The world’s largest co-operative by turnover, Crédit Agricole, has been fined €114.7m by the European Commission for participating…
Automation: What does the future of retail look like?
As automation plays a growing role in the retail sector, co-operatives are exploring the opportunities and challenges brought by…
Co-op Group launches report into tackling loneliness
The Co-op Group is continuing its campaign to tackle loneliness with a new report into the potential…
International Co-operative Alliance for Asia-Pacific elects new board
The regional assembly of the International Co-operative Alliance for Asia and Pacific has elected a new…
Co-operation inscribed into Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
The “idea and practice of organising shared interests in co-operatives” (Genossenschaftsidee) has been added to Unesco’s…
Heart of England Co-operative investing two million in store refurbishment
The Heart of England Co-operative food stores will undergo refurbishment as part of a two-million pound investment…
East of England Co-op recognised for its dementia-friendly training for colleagues
East of England Co-op was among the 34 organisations honoured with a Princess Royal Training Award…
Government Green Paper proposes having workers on boards on a voluntary basis
The UK government has published a green paper outlining proposals for corporate governance reform – including a suggestion to…
Indian co-operative bank responds to demonetisation by launching mobile app
A co-operative bank in Kerala, India, has found an innovative solution to the country’s liquidity problem…
