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US electric co-ops fear $10bn lost revenue from Covid-19 crisis
'Electric co-ops are being challenged like never before to keep the lights on'
Co-op Group to launch free school meal scheme for eligible pupils
The scheme will allow schools to top up the Group's free school meal gift cards remotely
Scotmid announces increased trading profit of £5.6m for 2019
'Once again the society has delivered despite the Brexit saga and another challenging year for retailers…
Fonterra appoints new independent director to its board
Holly Kramer will join the New Zealand dairy co-op to complement its existing expertise
Reserve Bank of India cancels the licence of CKP Co-operative Bank
The licence was cancelled on the grounds that its financial position was “highly adverse and unsustainable”
Central England Co-op to provide face visors to all colleagues
The decision is part of a series of measures taken by the retailer to protect its…
Annual general meetings: What are UK retail societies doing?
Societies are either postponing their meetings or hosting them online, in accordance with the Covid-19 lockdown
European co-operative banks respond to EU Covid-19 package
The Commission is encouraging banks and supervisory authorities to make use of the flexibility in the…
CECL methodology should not apply to US credit unions, says NCUA chief
The current expected credit losses methodology could have unintended consequences on the sector, the regulator warns
Channel Islands Co-op plans Liberation Day celebrations
9 May marks the 75th anniversary of the islands' release from Nazi occupation
Thinktanks call for community wealth models and plural ownership in post-Covid settlement
CLES and the Democracy Collaborative argue for 'a new politics of community control from the ground…

