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Credit union lending reaches record levels as UK borrowing costs rise

The figures were revealed as the government plans new rules for the sector, allowing it to…

How co-ops in the UK and North America are tackling mental health challenges

We hear from service providers who are devising new models of provision, and from agri co-ops…

Glasgow housing co-op to build 44 affordable homes

Glasgow City Council approved the disposal of the former primary school site in Pollok to Rosehill…

Meet … Cllr Louise Gittins, chair of the Co-operative Councils’ Innovation Network

'We realised the power of community action and engagement and the difference the co-operative way makes…

Barefoot training programme relaunches to tackle need for co-op business advisors

'If we want to grow the new economy we have to support the growth of appropriate…

Catalonian housing co-op wins social innovation prize from European Commission

Sostre Cívic was praised for its alternative housing model which judges found 'fairer and more accessible,…

Co-op owned Danish meat processor to cut 150 jobs

Danish Crown aims to cut £47.8m from its annual budget, citing Covid-19, the Ukraine war and…

How are retail and food co-ops responding to high inflation in the UK?

From grassroots action by Cooperation Town to support for warm spaces by the big retail co-ops,…

Close to the edge: Co-ops turn to crowdfunding through financial crisis

'Groups are fighting on multiple fronts ... Fatigued volunteers, diminished reserves, dealing with the governance ...'

Bright Future Co-op reappoints Causeway to run modern slavery programme

The work placement scheme with businesses including the Co-op Group and Midcounties has helped 77 people…

Worker co-ops welcome European Parliament’s position on platform work

The correct classification of platform workers will ensure level playing field and fair competition for co-operative…

Co-operative banking sector continues to grow, EACB figures show

Co-operative bank membership grew by 1.4% to 88 million in 2021, a survey of 13 countries…