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Nepal’s co-op fraud victims stage protests in Kathmandu

Demonstrators say the government's compensation process is leaving many victims excluded

Greater Manchester credit unions announce merger

Bolton-based Hoot Savings & Loans has announced a merger with Manchester Credit Union (MCU), saying the…

Canadian credit unions request regulatory nod for merger

The boards of Greater Vancouver Community Credit Union (GVC) and Cascadia Credit Union (Cascadia) have voted…

New UK fund announced to grow community ownership

Co‑operatives UK unveils new investment fund for community shares – and marks 10 years of the…

Solar panels reduce Lincolnshire Co-op’s carbon emissions by 220 tonnes

'We’re already seeing the positive impact of this investment, and it will play a crucial role…

UK credit unions grew assets by 2% in 2025, says Bank of England

Membership also rose, by 0.8% – around 18,000 people – to 2.29 million members

Appeals court backs Inclusiv in battle over clean energy funding

The EPA is trying to terminate a $1.87bn federal award to allow credit unions looking to…

MPs and mayors urge mutualisation of water companies

A number of Labour/Co-op figures have backed proposals in a report from the Good Growth Foundation

Mondragon sets out growth plans at its annual congress

'Mondragon’s aim is to launch three new businesses of varying sizes before the end of the…

Plane Saver Credit Union joins Building Societies Association

'Credit unions and building societies share the same mutual values, putting members first and helping people…

Inclusiv grows its network of New York small business lenders

Inclusiv Business Forward is a small business initiative launched in 2025 to increase access to capital…

Northern Community Bank opens £2.5m Burnley branch

'We stand on the threshold of transformation and growth as a sector, and this is what…