Plunkett UK opens nominations for Rural Community Business Awards

'We eagerly anticipate hearing the transformative stories of community businesses making a positive impact'

Yorkshire credit unions merge as consolidation trend in sector continues

Sheffield Credit Union and Laser Credit Union hope to create one of the region’s most robust…

How can we improve the accounting framework for UK co-ops?

Researchers share findings from interviews with co-operators, accountants and regulators on reporting standards for co-ops

Coventry sees profits fall in first results since Co-op Bank takeover

The results were marked by falling mortgage costs as UK interest rates eased, and savers switching…

West Midlands credit unions Just and Fairshare announce plans to merge

'Both boards agreed that a single credit union for the region will provide many benefits to…

British Columbia credit unions Vancity and First explore merger

Canadian credit unions Vancity and First say a merger would strengthen local community banking and enhance…

Community Shares Booster Fund extended past end of year

Access - the Foundation for Social Investment has added £560k to the fund, for allocation by…

Meet … Karen Scott, chief executive of Scotmid Co-op

'In 10 years, I see Scotmid as a thriving, independent co-operative society, continuing to grow and…

Co-op Group announces above-inflation pay rise for frontline store workers

Usdaw union members have voted to accept an increase in hourly rates to at least £12.60…

Manchester Credit Union lottery raises cash for local causes

Funds go to a mental health support organisation, an NHS charity, a foodbank and a sports…

Sussex food co-op faces closure as funding dries up

Havens Food Co-op collects and redistributes over-produced, mislabelled and 'wonky' food from supermarkets

US agri co-op giant CHS announces rural community grants

Ten rural community projects in the US have received grants from agri co-op CHS to improve…