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How the union movement has joined modern calls for change

The world has seen resistance to neoliberalism and austerity - and organised labour has played an…

Growth makes Co-op Bank of Kenya the country’s top lender for businesses

Analysts say a diverse loan book helped the bank overcome a cap on lending rates imposed…

US Congress increases funds for international co-op development

The Cooperative Development Program has had funding increased to $12m for the year, to support co-op…

EU recognises co-ops as important part of the collaborative economy

The latest report also looks at issues surrounding regulation, competition, tax, workers' rights and the labour…

US co-ops join list of 600 organisations opposing Donald Trump’s rural cuts

NCBA CLUSA is one of several co-op names who fear the axed programmes will bring hardship…

National inquiry launched to assess the impact of employee ownership

The Ownership Effect Inquiry, which publishes its findings this autumn, will measure the sector’s effect on…

Co-op Group announces results for members’ council elections

A total of 34 members from 13 different constituencies were elected to the council, nine of…

Co-op Party bolsters Labour’s general election success

The Co-operative Party has seen 38 candidates elected - the most in its 100-year history

Central Bank of Ireland launches consultation on credit union investment framework

The sector, which has been hit by a low interest rate environment, could see its range…

Trump’s detailed budget confirms cuts that will affect co-ops and credit unions

The administration wants to cut two crucial credit union funds, a move branded a 'mistake' by…

General election: What do the party manifestos mean for the co-op movement?

We take a look at the Labour, Conservative, Lib Dem, Plaid Cymru, Green, SNP and UKIP…

Twitter shareholders reject calls to investigate co-operative ownership

But activists say they will continue their the campaign to move the social media platform to…