Europe
Europe
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Banking and InsuranceSector body confirms Co-operative Bank can keep its co-op name
'We welcome the new capital agreement for the Co-operative Bank and can confirm that the bank continues to operate under its existing name, with a commitment to co-operative values, with our assent' - Co-operatives UK
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Banking and InsuranceCo-op Group’s stake in Co-op Bank will drop to 1% after debt-for-equity rescue deal
The Group says its relationship agreement with the Bank, which has agreed a £700m package, will end in 2020
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Credit UnionsCo-operative practitioners in Scotland – what do they want from researchers?
The Global Co-operative Research Conference was told the sector faces issues when it comes to funding access to research
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EnergyRegulatory and tax changes have slowed the growth of community energy
The Community Energy Conference heard a number of projects had stalled after controversial government policy changes
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EqualityRemploy helps young people with a learning disability onto the jobs ladder
The social business is in the second year of a partnership with Gloucester College offering a supported internship programme
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CommunityCo-op loan helps upgrade of two community-run leisure centres
Co-operative & Community Finance is providing loans to a community benefit society which operates services transferred from Sevenoaks Council
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BusinessMike Bracken steps down from Co-op Digital
The Group's chief digital officer is leaving this summer to focus more on his non-executive work
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HousingThe housing crisis: Structure, accountability and the Grenfell Tower tragedy
Why should people have to put up with so little control over their living conditions? Why should they have to put up with profit coming before safety?
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SectorEnergy co-ops are on the rise – and they are coming together to innovate
Paul Monaghan attended the REScoop conference, which looked at promoting energy efficiency, sustainable investment and smart grids
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EnergyDavid Bird: Co-op Energy can be the ‘jewel in the crown’ for the movement
The chief executive of the energy provider talks about the push for renewables, community projects and the possible effect of Brexit