Fonterra dairy co-op predicts possible $675m loss – and no dividend

The New Zealand giant faces problems with its overseas expansion, drought in Australia and competition at…

Obituary: Sean Moran and Dave Brooks, leading lights of Radical Routes

Cath Muller remembers two stalwarts of West Yorkshire’s worker co-op movement

Co-op Bank cuts first-half losses to £38.5m

The Bank, now owned by hedge funds after a financial crisis forced its sale by the…

Obituary: Alistair Asher, a crucial figure in the Co-op Bank rescue

As general counsel to the Co-op Group, Mr Asher recognised the crisis at the Bank posed…

US electric co-op giant Tri-State promises a switch to renewables

But critics say the supplier, which serves 43 co-ops, has been slow to move away from…

Why growing income is a challenge for Irish credit unions – despite record assets

A Central Bank says a poor loan to asset ratio is hitting income for the sector

Calgary Co-op scraps plastic bags at liquor stores and filling stations

'Our social purpose within Calgary is that of a responsible, trusted and dedicated resident citizen'

Obituary: Philip Jones, secretary of United Norwest and United Co-operatives

'Not only did Phil hold a remarkable number of senior roles; he carried them out with…

How do we teach young people about co-operation?

'Why is there such a lack of diversity? We invite people of colour but we are…

How do you market the co-operative identity?

Representatives of Midcounties and Openfield discussed the issue at Congress

Meet… Olly Young, director at Chelsmford Star

We speak to the youngest director to ever serve on the board at the Essex-based retail…

UK banking watchdog wants to expand credit union sector

The Financial Conduct Authority wants the law updated to level the playing field against high-cost lenders