Politics & Legal

All Politics & Legal news articles

Show filters

Local authority launches study into benefits of credit unions

East Lothian Council is working with partner organisations, including Capital Credit Union, on the research project

Comment: A new era for Wales?

The team from Co-op Wales looks at the implications of the recent Senedd elections, which saw…

Consultation launched on co-op-linked development plan for Middleton

A consultation on the formation of a mayoral development corporation (MDC) for Middleton The proposed MDC for Middleton, which would be…

New York’s Park Slope Food Coop votes to boycott Israeli goods

Debate over the move has sparked tensions at the co-op, which may now face a legal…

New Zealand’s Co-op Bank to pay $1.4m penalty over monitoring failures

The Reserve Bank filed action over three breaches of core requirements under the Anti-Money Laundering and…

Credit unions sound alarm over possible Trump curb on migrant banking

Inclusiv and NLCUP warn the executive order on the banking system will exclude migrants from mainstream…

As the US Farm Bill finally rolls forward, what does it mean for agri co-ops?

The latest US Farm Bill is working its way through the federal legislature after two years…

Pakistan’s co-ops plan to boost livelihoods and rights for waste pickers

Government representatives, labour organisations, technical experts, and international partners discussed the scheme in Lahore

Canadian spring budget brings a ‘win’ for worker co-ops, say sector leaders

'CMC will continue working with the government to make co-operatives easier to finance, easier to procure from and easier…

Cooperative Councils Innovation Network calls for greater local collaboration

'Local elections showed a clear political divide in our communities. Co-operation must be at the core…

Shifting political backdrop for co-ops after local elections and King’s Speech

Local and devolved authorities have changed hands and Keir Starmer's leadership remains under threat

Australia’s BCCM welcomes budget measures on growth and affordability

The apex also welcomed reforms to help co-ops and other businesses experiencing dual or multiple regulatory…