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Iconic Manchester worker co-op Eighth Day celebrates 55 years

The vegan and wholefood cafe and store operates a flat wage structure across all colleagues

Lincolnshire Co-op’s climate targets given scientific backing

The society aims to reach net zero by 2045 and has been given the backing of…

Woccu confirms Paul Treinen as permanent president and CEO

The World Council of Credit Unions (Woccu) has named Paul Treinen as permanent president and CEO.…

Coop Norway announces new core banking platform

The Oslo-based co-op is working on the project with Mambu, which specialises in digital banking tech,…

Co-op leaders criticise US-EU joint statement on trade deal

Apexes Copa-Cogeca, Rescoop.eu and Co-operatives Europe have all stated concerns about the agreement

Korean credit unions raise disaster funds for rainstorm victims

The Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives is giving 5bn won in support after July's torrential rains…

Sustainability on show at Co-op Group’s newest store

The store in Soham, east Cambs, is designed to communicate eco-friendly steps taken by the Group…

Forest savers credit union goes into administration

Waltham Forest Council Employee Credit Union, which served 675 members, has ceased trading

Plunkett wins Linbury Trust funding for community business service

The charity, which supports the rural community business sector, has secured a three-year grant to continue…

Nepalese government plans tighter rules for finance co-ops after scandal

A new regulator has been formed with supervisory tech and power to conduct on-site investigations as…

CBH grain co-op pilots biofuels project to cut shipping emissions

The farmer-owned exporter, based in Western Australia, is working with shipping firms Norden and Oldendorff to…

Australian co-ops apex calls for competition and regulation reform

BCCM chief executive Melina Morrison was speaking as businesses, unions and decision makers met for the…