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Jimmy Carter’s legacy – and links to co-operation

The late president was a keen supporter of rural electric co-ops

Co-op names feature in new year’s gongs for 2024

Former Labour / Co-op MP and PCC Alun Michael was given the OBE, and MBEs went…

Canadian co-operatives respond to government’s Fall statement

The economic statement includes a $36099m injection into the Federal Community Housing Initiative, news welcomed by…

Devolution plan brings right to buy – and a shake-up for some co-op councils

Co-op Party chair Jim McMahon welcomed 'a significant step forward for the community power agenda'

Co-ops and credit unions react to this year’s declaration from the G20

Meanwhile, co-ops at the ICA Global Conference looked at ways to increase their influence on the…

Law Commission Review: what do co-operative law firms think?

In September 2024, The Law Commission published a consultation paper containing provisional proposals for reform to the Co-operative…

ICA Global Cooperative Conference: a round up

The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) hosted its Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi, India, in the…

Calls for evidence follow Rachel Reeves’ Mansion House speech

The Treasury is looking for detail on the credit union common bond and the state of…

Blaenau Gwent works to become Wales’ first ‘credit union county’

'Our long-term aim is to have half the adult population of Blaenau Gwent signed up as…

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…

MPs launch call for evidence on ways to grow community energy sector

The committee is looking for insights into financial, regulatory and planning barriers facing the sector

Co-ops react to Trump’s sweeping election victory

Comment from America's Credit Unions, Federation of Worker Co-ops, electric co-ops apex NRECA and national sector…