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UK building societies continue growth after two banks mutualised

The Building Societies Association says figures it has collected for six months to March “demonstrate the…

Co-op and mutual leaders attend Downing Street reception

Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to growing the sector and launched a call for evidence on co-ops…

Co-op and mutuals movements adjust to life on the cybercrime frontline

After the ransomware attack on the Co-op Group, we look at the threat to co-ops in…

Building societies discuss co-operation, growth and regulation

The conference included a co-operative banking forum with panellists from the UK, Brazil, Australia and Europe

BSA enlists Hesket Newmarket co-op to brew up anniversary ale

The Building Societies Association is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the world's first building society

Report on UK co-ops urges removal of barriers blocking sector growth

Sector apexes have joined forces to call for reform on access to finance, outdated legal frameworks,…

2024 End of Year Q&A: Robin Fieth

CEO, Building Societies Association

Reeves pledges council for co-ops and mutuals in Mansion House speech

Sector players represented on the council will include the Co-op Group, insurer Royal London and Nationwide…

Co-op sector gives measured welcome to Reeves’ high-spending budget

Responses from the Co-op Party, Co-op Group, Co-operatives UK, Power to Change, Locality and Antony Collins…

King’s speech sets out measures including crackdown on retail crime

Measures in the speech were welcomed by the Co-op Group, Locality, Community Energy England and the…

Co-op and mutual leaders call for political support as UK election looms

Sector leaders have written to the main party leaders, urging them to put the business model…

Building societies and first-time buyers

There is innovation within the sector, but change is needed to address the current challenges, says…