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New Channel 5 documentary shows credit union providing life-changing loans

They Lend it You Spend it: The Loan Shop shows a number of members seeking loans…

What does Brexit mean for Northern Ireland co-ops?

'Clearly we are staring at a huge crisis if we crash out without a deal'

Learning about Fairtrade from coffee producers in Guatemala

Jennie Simpson shares her experience visiting Fairtrade coffee co-operatives

Brexit Q&A: Alison Graham, Irish Co-operative Organisation Society

'ICOS is gravely concerned by the decision in the UK House of Commons to reject the…

European agri co-ops are preparing for Brexit, says Umberto Di Pasquo

'It is very difficult to come up with good and efficient contingency measures for the case…

Fairtrade post Brexit – opportunities and risks for farmers in developing countries

Renegotiating tariffs could mean reducing tariffs on wealthier banana exporters, which would make it much harder…

Brexit rages on – but how did the UK co-op movement feel about joining in 1973?

The UK’s relationship with the Common Market was no less controversial when the country joined

Italian couple is travelling around the world to tell co-operative stories

Film makers Sara Vicari and Andrea Mancori want to debunk the myth that co-ops are not…

Energy and water saving for co-operatives and social enterprises in heritage buildings

'The most sustainable energy of all, is the energy that we don’t use'

Euro Coop to maintain a close relationship with UK retail co-ops after Brexit

'Of course, Brexit is not ideal, but having co-operatives around makes me worry less,' says Todor…

Chilean fans create co-operative league to revolutionise football

So far, the league has 30 teams of junior and adult amateur players, including female footballers

Farm and food co-ops urge EU to protect them from a no-deal Brexit

Copa-Cogeca calls for an orderly Brexit, including a transition period, to protect the agri-food chain