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Reflections on the 3rd co-operative principle
Jean-Louis Bancel shares his view on the 3rd co-operative principle
MEPs adopt new rules on platform work after campaign by Cecop
Co-ops are in favour of stricter European regulation on digital labour platforms
Woccu programme helps credit unions disburse $41m in loans to SMEs
The average loan ranged from $11,000 in Kenya to over $102,000 in Guatemala
Tamworth Co-op defies tough market to grow pre-tax profit to £941k
The society's AGM saw a tribute to CEO Julian Coles and his deputy Andy Richardson, who…
Heart of England Co-op posts first ever operating loss for 2023
The society made a £1.2m trading profit but took a hit from a drop in valuation…
Nationwide plan to buy Virgin Money divides analysts and members
The £2.9bn deal would mark an expansion for the UK mutuals sector – but some of…
Co-op Fortnight to focus on alternative routes to climate action
The Fortnight, from 24 June - 7 July, follows the Co-op Congress in Birmingham, held on…
Save Birmingham founders launch manifesto for the West Midlands
The manifesto includes a call on the candidates for metro mayor to promote community power
Community-owned business growth at highest level since the pandemic
Plunkett UK figures show 32 new organisations opened in 2023