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Kenya’s Co-op Bank joins ranks of Africa’s 25 biggest banks

The bank has also announced a major new investment to help producers in the country's tea…

ICA General Assembly adopts new strategy in Manchester 

The global movement came together in Manchester to celebrate the 2025 UN International Year of Cooperatives

Not just a shop: A day with East of England Co-op

Chief executive Andy Rigby gives Co-op News a tour of the retail society

CM50 leaders discuss commitment plan ahead of UN summit

The group of co-op and mutual leaders wants to become the Davos of the global co-operative…

Steve Coogan on why he is backing the Middleton Co-operating project

The actor and comedian grew up in the Greater Manchester town and says it's time for…

Interview: Matt Bland, new chief of British credit unions apex

'With the right vision and investment, credit unions can be at the forefront of inclusive, ethical…

Nurturing the next generation of co-operation in Europe

How the Young European Cooperators Network is looking to build a youth presence in the social…

How can co-ops keep the momentum from the international year?

'The legacy will depend on how outcomes will be embedded into long-term national strategies, policy reforms…

Credit unions as key international development actors

Woccu's approach mixes business discipline with making people's money work for them, says its VP Angelina…

Calling all co-operators: New development fund needs you!

Interview with Debbie Robinson, chair of the Fund for International Cooperative Development

With global development at a crossroads, can co-ops step up?

Trump has axed US aid spending, and other countries have made cuts, leaving a hole in…

A brighter future for modern slavery survivors

'Bright Future is built on a simple but powerful idea: that everyone has a right to live…