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Communicating the co-op difference: Key tips from Singapore

'We work on creating content that aligns with common values to better connect with audiences who…

Co-operation in times of crisis: The movement steps up when disaster strikes

From the Lancashire Cotton Famine of the 1860s to the typhoons striking the Philippines in 2021,…

New Zealand government to back Fonterra’s new capital structure

Ministers are running a consultation on changes to the law to accommodate the restructure, which was…

Building societies: A mutual foundation for home ownership

'Mutuals across a range of different businesses including co-ops and Friendly Societies can work together on…

East of England Co-op store goes green with new solar panel installation

The store’s new solar panels are expected to generate 122,000kWh of electricity a year

Barcelona housing co-op La Borda wins Mies van der Rohe award

Catalan architecture co-op Lacol has added to its awards collection with the development, which aims to…

Analysis: The Co-operative Group financial results 2021

'Competition is not going to lessen, so it is critical that elements under the Group’s control…

Woccu webinar describes efforts to support credit unions in Ukraine

The sector is still active despite the dangers of the war and is supporting farmers as…

Credit unions more likely to improve financial wellbeing, survey finds

A survey of US voters by the Credit Union National Association found that the sector returns…

Chelmsford Star reports trading profit of £493k

The society says its performance is ahead of its business plan expectation, returning the business to…

Co-op Group secretary and general counsel to retire

Helen Grantham 'has always been a strong voice for co-operation and our unique way of doing…

Channel Islands Co-op results hit by supply disruptions and property write-down

'A disappointing but not unsurprising performance when considered against the head winds of significant availability challenges…