Ministers announce £10m fund to help farmers develop co-ops

The move was welcomed by Co-operatives UK which says collaborative working will help farmers adapt after…

New pilot ‘accelerator’ launched for UK platform co-operatives

Co-operatives UK and Stir to Action team up to launch UnFound, which will support emerging democratic…

How are credit unions spreading financial inclusion?

Case studies on the work of two credit unions, in Manchester and Sheffield

Credit unions go digital – slowly

'Small credit unions have particular difficulty in adapting to the online world because of cost and…

Outdoor leisure co-ops suspend goods from company linked to gun maker

US retailer REI and Canada’s Mountain Equipment Co-op have stopped selling products from Vista Outdoor, which…

Digital marketing tips from… 6Towns Credit Union

'If you want to survive you need more young people coming in - you need to…

Digital marketing tips for credit unions from… Clevr Money

Rebranding as an opportunity to improve credit unions’ digital offer

Competition Market Authority opens inquiry into Co-op Group takeover of Nisa

Nisa members approved the Group's offer to buy the business for £137.5m last November but the…

Credit unions: Tips for successful rebranding

Eva LaMere, president of Austin Williams, a New York-based digital marketing, advertising and rebranding firm, shares…

Q&A with experts: What’s next for the credit union sector?

We speak to industry experts Emanuel Andjelic, Bobby Gould, Tansley Stearns and Eugene Danilkis

What are credit unions doing to adapt to the digital age?

'Some credit unions have an aversion towards the potential risks it poses but others have adopted…

Can public service mutuals keep the co-op ethos in a competitive market?

A workshop at the Ways Forward conference in Manchester looked at the issues faced by co-ops…