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Swoboda and NEF look for a new vision for UK credit unions

The research project brings together credit unions, stakeholders and policymakers to find a way forward for…

Northern Ireland eel co-op at risk from Lough pollution

Paul Gosling looks at the plight of Lough Neagh Fisherman's Co-operative which was forced to suspend…

Six-month educational course on co-ops to be held in Belfast

Funded by the Department for the Economy, the course will be delivered by Trademark Belfast and…

Canadian insurer Co-operators increases climate investment goals to $3bn

This is an increase from a $2bn baseline in 2024, representing 21% of the company's investment…

Australia’s housing co-ops hold second annual summit

'Co-ops are proving that housing can be done differently, at scale, sustainably, and with people at…

Labour’s £5bn community renewal plan includes co-op development unit

Starmer's government, which is looking to revive its fortunes in the polls, hopes the plan will…

Scotmid Co-op reports £112k trading profit after ‘challenging year’

Difficulties included the cyber attack on the Co-op Group, which disrupted supply chains and affected stock…

Co-op Group says cyber attack cost £206m in lost sales in half-year report

The Group said a healthy balance sheet has given it the strength to withstand the attack…

Co-ops mentioned in draft World Social Summit declaration ahead of Doha

The statement recognises the role co-ops can play in driving progress on sustainable development

Stronger support for co-ops is needed, says UN secretary general

The Cooperatives in Social Development report calls for urgent action to help the sector put the…

East of England Co-op announces £115k in community grants

Charities supported include Hope After Suicide Loss, Cam Sight and Norwich City Community Sports Foundation

Lincolnshire Co-op refreshes 31 sites after £4m investment

The long-term plan will see work done at around 40 trading outlets each year with approximately…