Politics
Politics
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Banking and InsuranceGrowth makes Co-op Bank of Kenya the country’s top lender for businesses
Analysts say a diverse loan book helped the bank overcome a cap on lending rates imposed by the government
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DevelopmentUS Congress increases funds for international co-op development
The Cooperative Development Program has had funding increased to $12m for the year, to support co-op and credit union projects around the world
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BusinessEU recognises co-ops as important part of the collaborative economy
The latest report also looks at issues surrounding regulation, competition, tax, workers' rights and the labour market
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PoliticsUS co-ops join list of 600 organisations opposing Donald Trump’s rural cuts
NCBA CLUSA is one of several co-op names who fear the axed programmes will bring hardship to struggling communities
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PoliticsCo-op Party bolsters Labour’s general election success
The Co-operative Party has seen 38 candidates elected - the most in its 100-year history
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AgricultureTrump’s detailed budget confirms cuts that will affect co-ops and credit unions
The administration wants to cut two crucial credit union funds, a move branded a 'mistake' by one sector leader
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PoliticsGeneral election: What do the party manifestos mean for the co-op movement?
We take a look at the Labour, Conservative, Lib Dem, Plaid Cymru, Green, SNP and UKIP manifestos as polling day draws closer
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EconomyCECOP demands end to European austerity to strengthen Pillar of Social Rights
The co-op confederation says investment is needed if the policy to support labour markets and welfare systems is to succeed
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BusinessAustralian apex body urges government to boost role of co-ops and mutuals
BCCM chief executive Melina Morrison says the co-op model could provide more stable, efficient services but has been ‘sidelined’ for 35 years
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PoliticsCo-operative Party announces general election candidates and policy platform
Ideas include plans to rebalance the economy towards the regions and to give more power to local communities and service users