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Our view: How co-operatives can take advantage of the Trump presidency

Citizens of the world have hit back at the political elite in quick succession this year.…

Supporters Direct u-turn in employee payout

Supporters Direct (SD) will pay the salary of its longest-serving employee, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer…

What will Donald Trump do for co-operatives?

Now that America has chosen its 45th president, co-operatives will be wondering what Donald Trump can do…

Bank of England announces growth in credit union lending

Credit union lending has grown significantly, the latest Bank of England statistics show. The unaudited figures…

What did Obama do for co-operatives in the White House?

Throughout his two terms as President of the United States, Barack Obama carried out a number of…

Global Co-operative Youth Forum launches manifesto

Young co-operators met up in Bulgaria for the Consumer Co-operatives Worldwide Global Youth Forum. The event…

Kathy Bardswick to retire from the Co-operators

Kathy Bardswick, president and chief executive of the Co-operators, has announced her retirement from the organisation…

Co-operatives, capital and a great vindication

Since the 2008 financial crisis, we have become used to discussions of bank “capital”. Capital is…

Spanish agricultural co-ops debate TTIP

Agricultural co-operatives from Valencia in Spain explored the challenges facing their sector during a one-day conference…

CUEB gathering on ethical future of Co-op Bank

With new ownership at the Co-operative Bank, members and customers are asking whether the organisation still…

Applicants invited for Co-op Group community fund

The Co-op Group is on the lookout for more good causes to support through its Local Community…

Nigerian farmers’ co-ops receive food security government grants

Four farmers’ co-operative societies in the Nigerian state of Lagos have received grants totalling 8m Nigerian…