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Europe
Europe
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Credit UnionsLeeds Credit Union saves members £3.13m in high interest payments
The credit union helped members save money through its low interest loan offering
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CommunityCommunity pubs have weathered Covid storm – but it’s not over yet
No community pubs were lost last year – and 13 new ones began trading – but a hard-hit hospitality industry is calling for more support
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Credit UnionsThe Co-op Credit Union abolishes membership fees
The credit union reported a surplus of £15,000 for the year 2019-2020
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HousingUK co-op housing movement announces annual award winners
Honours include a lifetime achievement recognition for Margaret Cope of Paddock Housing Co-op in Walsall
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EconomyWorld’s top 300 co-operatives had a turnover of $2.14tn in 2018
The largest co-operative in the world based on turnover is Groupe Crédit Agricole from France
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EnergyCo-ops form Italy’s first renewable energy community
The move is aimed at decentralising renewable energy production and increasing citizen participation
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LegalNew Cecop report examines social economy laws in Europe
The report argues that the SE in the co-operative form deserves specific attention and treatment by legislators
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CommunityRetail co-operatives raise nearly £50k for NHS charities
The money will go to support for staff, volunteers and patients
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Credit UnionsWoccu president and CEO Brian Branch to retire in July
Mr Branch has been with Woccu since 1990
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SectorCo-op Foundation awards £1.8m to youth projects across England
Money will go to 42 organisations to help young people improve their communities and boost wellbeing
