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Book review: How do we give economic power to the people?

'There’s a role for everyone in nourishing this potential next system'

Dominican Republic is on the hunt for a co-op anthem

Entries are expected to reflect the co-operative ethos and specifically refer to the Dominican Republic

Woodcraft Folk hosts week-long youth camp in Wye Valley

The camps, held every three years, are organised and run by young adult members of the…

Why growing income is a challenge for Irish credit unions – despite record assets

A Central Bank says a poor loan to asset ratio is hitting income for the sector

Andy Burnham: Manchester mayor on devolution, climate change and co-ops

In an interview with Co-op News, Mr Burnham says the co-op sector could feed into the…

Fonterra pledges to ‘do its bit’ to meet New Zealand climate change targets

But the dairy co-op warns the 2050 target for methane reduction is 'very ambitious' and 'will…

Central England Co-op and Co-op Party to campaign for food justice at Greenbelt

The three-day festival is devoted to the arts, faith and social justice

Claire McCarthy looks back on her time at the helm of the Co-op Party

'I’ve been inspired by some of the exciting innovations taking place at local government level ...…

Calgary Co-op scraps plastic bags at liquor stores and filling stations

'Our social purpose within Calgary is that of a responsible, trusted and dedicated resident citizen'

Caribbean credit unions in spotlight at Woccu conference

The sector is providing vital services to underbanked communities across the Caribbean region, said prime minister…

Obituary: Philip Jones, secretary of United Norwest and United Co-operatives

'Not only did Phil hold a remarkable number of senior roles; he carried them out with…

Nafcu calls for better information sharing to combat financial crime

‘Fraudsters often conduct fraudulent activities at multiple institutions before an institution recognises irregularities’