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2025 in review: Shirine Khoury-Haq

CEO, the Co-operative Group

Irish credit unions consider centralised treasury function

A group of Irish credit unions, and two apexes for the national sector, are looking at…

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