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New protests in Nepal’s co-op embezzlement scandal

The demonstration was the latest in a series of protests by members of co-ops over the…

European co-op sector’s role highlighted at Brussels events

Coops Europe said the events 'reinforced the central role co-ops play in building a resilient, inclusive…

Dairy co-ops Arla and DMK announce plans to merge

The merger brings together more than 12,000 farmers into a joint co-op that will achieve a…

Report on UK co-ops urges removal of barriers blocking sector growth

Sector apexes have joined forces to call for reform on access to finance, outdated legal frameworks,…

Indian parliament passes bill to launch co-operative university

The Tribhuvan Sahkari university aims to provide education, training, and capacity building, and undertake research and…

UK co-ops mobilise to support DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal

DEC says its member charities are already delivering essential emergency relief and working to reach remote…

UK regulator sets out position on credit union service organisations

Credit unions want to join forces to create subsidiaries to share back-office and tech costs -…

St Pauli football fans’ co-op to acquire majority stake in the stadium

The German club needed to raise capital after returning to the Bundesliga - and has inspired…

Midcounties Co-op elects new president

Irene Kirkman takes over from Heather Richardson, who is stepping down due to increased work commitments

Co-op Group announces increased profit of £131m but warns of ‘headwind costs’

CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq said the Group would continue to support colleagues and members and warned the…

European agri co-ops respond to Donald Trump’s trade war

Copa and Cogeca fear the US tariffs could disrupt global supply chains, drive up prices, and…

USDA updates guidance for electric co-ops applying for funding

Co-ops awarded cash under Biden's New Era scheme will have to re-submit under Trump's executive order