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Nigerian government announces digital transformation plan for co-ops

'Digitalisation will strengthen co-operative institutions, increase trust, improve service delivery, reduce fraud, and unlock new opportunities'

How a London energy co-op is trying to bring power to the people

We speak to Giovanna Speciale, CEO of South East London Community Energy, about its work towards…

Kenya’s Co-op University plans solar development to supply grid

The project will be delivered in partnership with circular economy developer Dahai Shandong to save costs

Government must do more to save community pubs, warns Plunkett UK

Plunkett UK has expressed disappointment at the government’s announcement of a 15% discount on pubs’ business…

Opinion: Co-operation, global politics and dangerous times

Peter Hunt of Mutuo warns the co-op movement to tread carefully when it comes to undemocratic…

ICA looks at questions around national co-op law

Santosh Kumar of the ICA speaks to Co-op News about the complex question of the role…

Cooperazione Trentina turns 130 – and looks to its future

The federation has survived tough times through 'collective solidarity, ethical mercantilism, federated structure, and strong ties…

Co-op College moves to unstaffed model and online legacy

College chair Chris Jardine talks to Co-op News about the sad end of an era for…

Co-op Group plans 18 new stores and openings in first quarter

The first opening of the year is a store serving new neighbourhood development of Willowbrook Park,…

Cicopa launches study of global industrial and service co-op sector

The network represents an estimated 52,767 co-ops, employing over 2.1 million workers

Abcul and BSA urge reform to drive credit union and building society growth

Apex CEOs Matt Bland and Sarah Harrison made policy recommendations to MPs on the Treasury Select…

Triodos becomes the first international bank to secure Fair Tax Mark

Fair Tax Foundation 'immensely impressed' with the bank’s commitment to responsible tax conduct