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Sunderland Council works with local credit union on financial inclusion

The authority will help NEFirst offer financial products based on affordability rather than credit score

Starmer government sets out plans for credit union reform

Ministers want to lift the cap on the common bond to allow a credit union to…

Stirchley Co-op Development project under threat

The site was designed for co-op business and residential use but is facing financial shortfalls after…

Principle 5 plans launch for journal of political co-operation

Co-opolitics will look at 'how co-operative institutions can address some of the structural problems facing Britain'

Plunkett UK opens entries for its community business awards

'The stories we hear are a powerful testament to what can be achieved when people come…

Cwmpas urges co-op sector to engage with new-look Sennedd

It is important to introduce an influx of new assembly members to democratic business models, says…

Marking a decade of community shares in Scotland

A report says the £21.8m raised in citizen finance has leveraged in over £32m in additional…

Lincolnshire Co-op delivers funding boost for 42 food banks

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions scheme has launched a fundraising drive for food banks across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire,…

Future Co-ops conference looks at ways to reclaim community power

The results were announced in the early hours of 27 February: the UK’s Green Party had…

Where does the working class fit into the modern UK co-op movement?

A Revolting Class (Arc) supports co-ops and other social change groups looking to better understand class…

Co-op Retail Conference to plot a course through challenging times

Rose Marley from Co-operatives UK talks to Co-op News ahead of next week's flagship event

Community power in the UK: Reviving the social club

Born from mutual traditions, the clubs were essential community hubs - and they can rise again,…