Business support scheme directly helps 500 co-ops in nine years

The £3.2m partnership between the Co-op Bank and Co-operatives UK has delivered advice, campaigns, workshops, tools…

Central Co-op funeralcare launches online store for memorial products

'This collection of keepsakes helps keep their memory close in a way that feels right for…

Glasgow Credit Union announces record divi for members

The £4.6m return to more than 62,000 members is the highest in the organisation's 35-year history

Irish credit unions welcome Central Bank reforms to boost mortgage lending

The proposals would triple the amount the sector is allowed to offer on mortgages and business…

ILO signs deal to provide training and data support to Jordan’s co-ops

'By working together, we can create a co-operative movement that contributes to building the foundation for…

Lincolnshire energy co-op launches share offer to expand solar portfolio

North Lincolnshire Community Energy wants to raise £700,000 for rooftop solar on schools, community and public…

Welsh media firm takes employee-owned route with support from Cwmpas

Orchard Media has provided services to clients including Netflix, the BBC and Admiral Group for 14…

Community Energy England hands out sector awards for 2024

Winners include Bristol Energy Co-op, Midcounties' joint venture Younity, and the Co-op Party

UK insurer Cirencester Friendly joins global mutuals body Icmif

'This is a positive and exciting time to be part of the mutual movement, and we…

Co-op Group wins national award for supporting social enterprise sector

Social Enterprise UK honoured the retailer for its efforts to increase its sourcing from suppliers in…

Dairy co-op Arla defends trials of Bovaer against online ‘misinformation’

The animal feed supplement, designed to reduce climate emissions from cattle, has prompted threats of a…

Ukraine eases regulation on credit unions after Woccu lobbying

Credit unions no longer need a separate licence to provide payment services, and can now raise…