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Fairtrade future: How do we deliver for producer co-ops?

Interview with Labour/Co-op MP Preet Kaur Gill on the challenges facing the movement as it marks…

Members of MEC consider life after demutualisation

Updates from the campaign by members to find a way forward after the sale of the…

UKSCS launches call for papers to mark Co-op News’ anniversary

The News turns 150 at a crucial juncture for the press industry, with question marks hanging…

US electric co-ops work to meet demand from harsh winter

A look at some of the many responses from the sector to the power crisis brought…

Co-ops as a tool for youth empowerment

Meet Sylandi Brown from Middle Georgia EMC!

NAFCU president responds to banks’ calls to abolish credit unions’ tax exemption

'The industry provides the most consumer-centric financial services in the marketplace – and has been nationally…

Credit unions join forces to launch website campaigning for 8th co-op principle

The site hopes to attract a groundswell of supporters pledging their commitment diversity, equality and inclusion

USA after the election: what’s next for co-ops?

We talked to Doug O'Brien, CEO of NCBA Clusa, to find out what the apex has…

Shop Coop: A new online store to market worker co-op goods

The venture has been set up to build national and international product chains for the sector

Housing co-ops included in Canadian rental assistance funding

The scheme is an exceptional one-time assistance

US National Cooperative Bank granted over $1.5bn in loans in 2020

Based in Arlington, USA, the bank has been serving the co-operative sector for over 40 years

Credit unions highlight policy priorities in letter to Biden administration

The two main apex bodies for credit unions sent letters to Joe Biden outlining the sector's…