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Irish credit unions welcome Central Bank reforms to boost mortgage lending

The proposals would triple the amount the sector is allowed to offer on mortgages and business…

East of England Co-op CEO, Doug Field, steps down 

Chief operating officer Andy Rigby has been appointed to the top role for an interim 12-month…

Lincolnshire energy co-op launches share offer to expand solar portfolio

North Lincolnshire Community Energy wants to raise £700,000 for rooftop solar on schools, community and public…

Agri-co-ops welcome EU proposals to support farmers

Copa-Cogeca has welcomed proposals on unfair trade practices and the common market organisation of agricultural products

Agri co-ops warn EU’s trade deal with Mercosur countries will hurt farmers

Copa and Cogeca warn that low-cost imports and weaker production standards in South America will undercut…

Next year’s additions named for the US Cooperative Hall of Fame

The 2025 inductees are: Lori Capouch, Randy Lee, Tom Webb, and Estelle Witherspoon

Welsh media firm takes employee-owned route with support from Cwmpas

Orchard Media has provided services to clients including Netflix, the BBC and Admiral Group for 14…

European Commission: Roxana Mînzatu assumes social economy portfolio

Co-ops and other social economy actors welcomed the news, which gives Mînzatu responsibility for the EU's…

Minnesota co-op members approve $250m merger with CHS

West Central Ag Services will join CHS as an agricultural retail business unit called CHS West…

UK insurer Cirencester Friendly joins global mutuals body Icmif

'This is a positive and exciting time to be part of the mutual movement, and we…

Community Energy England hands out sector awards for 2024

Winners include Bristol Energy Co-op, Midcounties' joint venture Younity, and the Co-op Party

Three major Saskatchewan credit unions explore merger

Conexus, Cornerstone and Synergy credit unions currently manage a total of $15bn in assets