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Ukraine’s credit unions benefit from regulatory updates

The changes, which follow advocacy work from global sector body Woccu, increase lending potential for the…

Co-op Group launches £820k fund for sustainable farming

Beef, lamb and dairy farmers will be rewarded for their efforts in reducing carbon emissions and…

Swiss retail co-op Migros reports 1.6% sales boost for 2024

The boost is partly down to a growth in online sales – but the shift to…

Central Co-op works with supplier Lyreco to curb environmental impact

The retail society is introducing chemical-free cleaning solutions and a more efficient method of dealing with…

NFU Mutual announces £4m in charity support for 2025

The funds include support for front-line charities nominated by branch officers, rural organisations and the Farm…

Shepherds Friendly launches first TV ad after hitting 150,000 policy milestone

The 200-year-old, Greater Manchester-based society is using a multi-media marketing strategy based on a theme of…

Co-op Group business support scheme launches another search for suppliers

The Apiary programme has brought 27 suppliers to Group store shelves since 2022

US electric co-ops restore power to areas affected by winter storms

'In tough times, we help other co-ops in a time of need, and they do the…

Woccu fund hands another $1.5m to Ukraine’s small business sector

The USAID/Woccu Liquidity Fund has distributed $4.36m in the country since 2021

Coop-médias raises €400,000 in two months

Coop-médias has set itself a long-term goal to raise €15 to 20m in funds to guarantee…

Tributes paid to Uel Adair, leading light of Derry credit unions

The former president of the Irish League of Credit Unions and of Derry-based Waterside Credit Union…

Californian credit unions forced to close as wildfires rage across LA

Credit unions and co-ops in the area are also offering assistance to those affected