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Nigerian government announces digital transformation plan for co-ops

'Digitalisation will strengthen co-operative institutions, increase trust, improve service delivery, reduce fraud, and unlock new opportunities'

Kenya’s Co-op University plans solar development to supply grid

The project will be delivered in partnership with circular economy developer Dahai Shandong to save costs

Government must do more to save community pubs, warns Plunkett UK

Plunkett UK has expressed disappointment at the government’s announcement of a 15% discount on pubs’ business…

Co-op Group plans 18 new stores and openings in first quarter

The first opening of the year is a store serving new neighbourhood development of Willowbrook Park,…

Cicopa launches study of global industrial and service co-op sector

The network represents an estimated 52,767 co-ops, employing over 2.1 million workers

Abcul and BSA urge reform to drive credit union and building society growth

Apex CEOs Matt Bland and Sarah Harrison made policy recommendations to MPs on the Treasury Select…

Triodos becomes the first international bank to secure Fair Tax Mark

Fair Tax Foundation 'immensely impressed' with the bank’s commitment to responsible tax conduct

Grain co-op Openfield reports £50k annual profit

Operating costs fell 5.6% to £13.5m, while group revenues were down 13.7% to £479m

Revolver Co‑operative tops Ethical Consumer rankings for coffee and tea

Revolver Co‑operative, the UK-based worker- and farmer-owned co-operative, has been ranked number one for both coffee…

Scotmid names six winners of its local suppliers competition

'We’re proud to support local suppliers and help innovative brands take the next step in their…

Co-op Group funds £2m scheme to offer green industry skills to youth

The fund will 'support initiatives helping young people build the skills, confidence and networks needed to…

UK credit union sector looks to double membership by 2035

Sector bosses want a renewed programme of reform, investment and support to bring strong growth