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US credit unions step up lobbying efforts ahead of 2027 federal budget

Sector bodies are rallying to the defence of the CDFI budget, which is again under attack…

Scotmid defies supply chain issues to grow sales to £432m

Disruption from the cyber attack on the Co-op Group hit profits but the society reports improvements…

UK’s Shambala music festival switches to employee ownership

'In an increasingly commercialised festival scene, we simply could not sell to venture capitalists or the…

East of England Co-op launches reusable bags designed by local children

'Every competition entry we saw put a smile on our faces and these six winners are…

Kenyan tea and coffee co-operatives tackle child labour

A training programme for farmers and co-operative leaders forms part of a wider effort to eliminate…

NCBA Clusa chief presses case for home-care co-ops

Rural America’s healthcare crisis cannot be solved by the market alone, argues Doug O'Brien

Irish government launches strategy to future-proof credit union movement

'With the expertise assembled and the input from the sector it can be a defining moment…

Abcul unveils new branding and identity: All Together Money

'We need a name that speaks to what we're all about, what we stand for, to…

Federated Co-operatives plans $150m upgrade to refinery complex

Work will focus on dismantling, repairing, maintaining and upgrading various sections at the complex

Farmer-owned Openfield co-op to run trials of biofuel HGVs

The grain co-op is working with Scania and CNG Fuels to trial a low-emissions lorry as…

Saccos can improve financial inclusion for refugees and migrants, says report

The study, from Woccu and Accosca, says regulatory barriers need to be cleared to help the…

Kerrygold owner Ornua co-op reports €136.6m operating profit

Irish dairy co-op Ornua has reported a “solid trading performance” for 2025, with its operating profit…