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Belgian rule change eliminates ‘false’ co-ops – and halves sector numbers 

Only 0.14% of Belgian enterprises are co-ops, but they account for 1.1% of the national GDP…

Channel Islands Co-op told to pay £3.5m to former CEO

Colin MacLeod was awarded compensation for psychiatric injury and loss of earnings in the bullying case

Scotmid Co-op to partner with Pennies on dementia support donations

The retail society has introduced a new micro-donation scheme at checkouts

Glasgow Credit Union pays record divi after ‘strongest year yet’

The credit union has paid more than £4.74m in dividends to over 65,000 members

Malta Co-operative Federation launches development hub for sector

MCF promises 'a warm and collaborative environment where people can meet, share ideas, and work together'

Co-op Group rolls out Leaf certification for home-grown products

Stores will roll out the environmental certification throughout next year, after consultation with the Group’s producer…

Co-ops to be showcased and celebrated at Rochdale fair

With the event at its Town Hall Square, the town maintains its historical tie to modern…

Leicester news co-op launches first print edition 

The Leicester Gazette has published its first hard copy newspaper with plans to continue publishing quarterly

Lincolnshire Co-op partners with local hospital on ‘hygiene bank’

The society wants patients to have access to a regular supply of sanitary and toiletry products

Europeans overwhelmingly support the social economy, poll finds

The survey analysed EU citizens’ awareness and support for organisations opening within the social economy

EU’s CAP plan ‘jeopardises’ Irish farming co-ops, warns co-op apex

Cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy could pose a ‘severe’ risk to agri co-ops, says Icos

Croydon Plus credit union rebrands as Your Community Bank

'It’s a name that better reflects our members, our values, and the role we play in…