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Credit unions set out policy demands ahead of Scottish and Welsh elections

Two ‘Credit Union Manifestos’ have been issued, outlining the sector’s key priorities for financial inclusion in…

Arla calls for action to address UK’s farm labour shortage

A report from dairy co-op Arla Foods is calling for urgent action from the agricultural and horticultural industry, government and the education…

US electric co-ops call for action on grid reliability

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) has repeated its call for action on grid reliability…

Employee Ownership Association answers government’s call for evidence

The EOA warns of a lack of clarity on tax, low awareness of the model and…

Fonterra farmers back capital return plan from Mainland sale

The dairy co-op expects the sale of the business arm to be complete in the first…

Abcul calls for partner organisations to work with credit union sector

The apex hopes the initiative will 'create new opportunities to collaborate, innovate and strengthen financial inclusion…

Report sparks debate over co-ops and the ‘impact economy’

Co-operatives UK and Social Enterprise UK were responding to a report from New Philanthropy Capital

Europe’s co-operative banks call for regulatory reset 

The European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB) has responded to the EU’s ‘Better Regulation’ initiative

Community energy investor launches £5m public bond for new UK wind farms

Thrive Renewables is launching the offer on the Triodos crowdfunding platform, to support onshore wind in…

Bradford District Credit Union hits £5m lending milestone

'Every loan we approve represents someone taking a positive step'

Co-op Group extends member price savings to Just Eat shoppers

An initial 150 products will be eligible for the discounts, which the Group says entails average…

Minnesota worker co-ops share their responses to ICE clampdown

'Some co-operatives and organisations are working together, building power and supporting their community in this time…