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Credit unions set out policy demands ahead of Scottish and Welsh elections

Two ‘Credit Union Manifestos’ have been issued, outlining the sector’s key priorities for financial inclusion in…

Arla calls for action to address UK’s farm labour shortage

A report from dairy co-op Arla Foods is calling for urgent action from the agricultural and horticultural industry, government and the education…

Employee Ownership Association answers government’s call for evidence

The EOA warns of a lack of clarity on tax, low awareness of the model and…

Europe’s co-operative banks call for regulatory reset 

The European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB) has responded to the EU’s ‘Better Regulation’ initiative

Minnesota worker co-ops share their responses to ICE clampdown

'Some co-operatives and organisations are working together, building power and supporting their community in this time…

Leading US dairy co-op secures $46m in small farms funding

Dairy Farmers of America will use the funds to support conservation practices and improve access to…

Scottish Parliament passes law on community wealth building

Ministers promise 'an approach to economic development that can deliver sustainable growth and foster resilience in…

Former members of failed fruit co-op win court battle over funds

Current members of BC Tree Fruits Co-operative had been looking for a rule change to exclude…

Future Co-ops conference to explore reclaiming power for communities

At the end of February, the UK’s 2026 Future Co-ops Conference will explore ways the co-op…

Underperforming co-ops will lose funding, says Malaysian government

Some co-ops have become overly reliant on government assistance, warned the minister for the sector

Boost for community energy as UK government launches £1bn power plan

Energy security secretary Ed Miliband promises 'funding, hands-on support, better business models and policy ambition and…

Rescoop musters support as it campaigns for inclusive EU planning

More than 50 organisations have signed an open letter published by the European Federation of Renewable…