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British credit unions continue growth, Bank of England figures show

Analysts say the data reflects a need for affordable finance alternatives as the cost-of-living crisis continues…

Co-ops returning ownership and control to the housing system

Millions of people are sufffering from the housing crisis – but for some, co-ops are offering…

A good news story for UK mutuality 

Financial journalist Paul Gosling on Coventry's acquisition of the Co-operative Bank

The Invisible Co-op

By Prof Colin Talbot, an emeritus professor at the University of Manchester

Northern Ireland community farm appeals for storm damage support

Jubilee Farm, a community benefit society in County Antrim, says the high winds tore the covering…

Celebrating the life of Mary McGuigan

The Manchester-based co-op communications specialist was "big-hearted, fierce and private"

‘Give us the tools, co-ops will finish the job’: Scottish farmers discuss collaboration

Report from the annual conference of the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society, which represents the agri co-op…

Regulator puts Kent-based housing co-op on watchlist

Allnut Mill has been under 'responsive engagement' with the Social Housing Regulator which has concerns over…

Midcounties Co-op signs new partner to revamp its facilities management

Arcus FM will look after building maintenance across the co-op's estate, on a three-year contract

Co-op Group joins list of retailers calling for think on farmers’ inheritance tax

'They are facing many challenges, and we have seen first-hand the fear, anxiety and anger currently…

Midlands credit union Fairshare celebrates 30th anniversary

The credit union has significantly expanded its common bond and has served 10,000 members over three…

West Lothian Council looks to support credit unions as bank branches close

Measures could include council information sites and the introduction of a credit union development officer