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Greater Manchester credit unions announce merger

Bolton-based Hoot Savings & Loans has announced a merger with Manchester Credit Union (MCU), saying the…

New UK fund announced to grow community ownership

Co‑operatives UK unveils new investment fund for community shares – and marks 10 years of the…

Solar panels reduce Lincolnshire Co-op’s carbon emissions by 220 tonnes

'We’re already seeing the positive impact of this investment, and it will play a crucial role…

UK credit unions grew assets by 2% in 2025, says Bank of England

Membership also rose, by 0.8% – around 18,000 people – to 2.29 million members

MPs and mayors urge mutualisation of water companies

A number of Labour/Co-op figures have backed proposals in a report from the Good Growth Foundation

Q&As: We speak with two delegates at the UK National Youth Summit

We speak to two delegates at this year's National Youth Summit, Bronwyn Wilde and Amogha Srinivas…

New pathways to UK co-op youth engagement

Our report on the National Youth Summit, held during the UK's Co-op Congress

Transformation to impact: Inside the Channel Islands Co-operative

Co-op News executive editor Rebecca Harvey visits the independent retail society

Plane Saver Credit Union joins Building Societies Association

'Credit unions and building societies share the same mutual values, putting members first and helping people…

Northern Community Bank opens £2.5m Burnley branch

'We stand on the threshold of transformation and growth as a sector, and this is what…

Scotmid marks International Intern Day by sharing success story

The society tells how it created a place for promising talent Anna Lodge after her original…

Southern Co-op completes transfer of engagements to Group

But the Competition and Markets Authority is holding the deal while it seeks further views on…