Experian launches loans from credit unions and other non-profits

Manchester Credit Union, Scotwest and Scotcash are among the first to sign up to the scheme,…

Increased sales help Central England grow profit by £5.6m

'We continue to be faced with uncertain times ahead but have proven our ability to adapt…

Dorset recruitment firm moves to EO model

Rubicon People Partnership, based in Poole, is now owned by its 30 workers

Seafarers’ Charity and Commsave Credit Union launch scheme for fishing families

The move, which offers financial services to workers across the sector, is a response to the…

Hopes for rescue of Hull’s iconic Three Ships co-op mural

Plans are being drawn up to rescue the historic artwork – and other co-op architecture in…

Ecology Building Society assets pass the £200m mark

The ethical lender says its improved capital base will help it invest in innovation and accelerate…

Scotmid lifts trading surplus by 14% to £6.4m

The society reported increased turnover but a tough year for its Semichem division, which was hit…

Manchester co-op farm launches community share offer

Kindling Farm wants £650,000 to buy a farm to grow fresh organic produce and pioneer wildlife-friendly…

Co-op Group gives evidence to MPs on store worker abuse

The Home Affairs Select Committee heard from a number of sector experts about the growing problem…

Younity rebrand for Midcounties community energy joint venture

Lizzie Hieron, COO for utilities, says the society is pushing for greener and more socially responsible…

More electric co-ops to join exodus from Tri-State supplier contract

Three co-ops are already negotiating an exit settlement with the energy generator

Co-op Group reports pre-tax profit of £127m for 2020

The retailer also defended its decision not to hand back the business rate relief given by…