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How co-ops are helping colleagues and members through the cost of living crisis

From staff support measures to product discounts, here's a look at some of the responses from…

The cost of borrowing – credit unions as an alternative to unethical sources of finance

As the hard times get harder, action is being taken to keep financially vulnerable people out…

Credit unions provide a lifeline through the cost of living crisis

'Credit unions will continue to serve communities and employers in these testing times through the provision…

Energy co-ops weigh the costs of the world’s power supply crisis

Suppliers in the sector are struggling with rising costs – but there is also hope that the…

CLES summit to look at community wealth building as a response to cost of living crisis

'The summit will provide the inspirations and tools to not only survive the coming storm, but…

European co-ops respond to Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union Speech

Cooperatives Europe and Cecop have given their view on the announcement, which included crisis measures such…

Co-op movement calls on Liz Truss to act on energy bills

The Co-op Party and Co-operatives UK have called on the new prime minister for urgent action…

Co-ops, community business and the energy crisis

Can the values of the sector help as prices soar – and can community businesses weather…

Nepal’s co-ops ordered to limit dividend pay outs and member withdrawals

An ongoing liquidity crisis in Nepal's banks and financial institutions is hitting co-ops, it has been…

US co-ops respond to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

The historic climate legislation includes electric co-operative policy priorities to help the country with its clean…

Call for UN General Assembly to discuss SSE and sustainable development

The idea for a resolution on the issue was put forward during a UN side event…

Cost of living crisis: East of England Co-op makes summer holiday food bank appeal

'There are families in crisis all year round that need our support ... and donations can…