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Leeds Credit Union saves members £3.13m in high interest payments

The credit union helped members save money through its low interest loan offering

Community 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…

The Co-op Credit Union abolishes membership fees

The credit union reported a surplus of £15,000 for the year 2019-2020

UK co-op housing movement announces annual award winners

Honours include a lifetime achievement recognition for Margaret Cope of Paddock Housing Co-op in Walsall

World’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

Retail co-operatives raise nearly £50k for NHS charities

The money will go to support for staff, volunteers and patients

Woccu president and CEO Brian Branch to retire in July

Mr Branch has been with Woccu since 1990

Co-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

Survey finds UK shoppers trust co-ops more than private businesses

'Co‑ops have been a force for good for over 175 years and it appears that consumers…

Co-op Group opens election process for National Members’ Council

The deadline for nominations is 12 February

Meet … Kay Johnson MBE, founder of the Larder in Preston

'I’m not a boss, I don’t want to manage people, I want to work with them.…

Q&A: Jane Avery, president of Central England Co-operative

'As president I stand on the shoulders of people who have worked hard for the society…