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Barbados plans legislation to protect credit union deposits

Credit unions in Barbados are set to benefit from long-sought legislation to establish deposit insurance.  The…

UK Co-op Fortnight opens with poetic plea to change the world

Co-operatives UK has shared information on how to share stories, access graphics and other resources, and…

Woodcraft Folk members call for stronger social media protections

... but reject government's age-based ban

Fifteen NCG member co-ops celebrate 50th anniversaries

'We could not be prouder of these 15 NCG member co-ops and the amazing positive impact…

Andy Burnham’s Makerfield win paves way for Labour/Co-op leadership contest

'Everyone can feel that the country isn't where it should be. Tonight could be the turning…

Retail sector squeeze sparks business transformation at Lincolnshire

Proposals include investment in self-service checkouts and job cuts at its support centre and pharmacy warehouse

Irish dairy co-op Tirlán sells 12 million shares in Glanbia plc

Irish dairy Tirlán Co-operative has sold 12 million shares in Glanbia plc at a price of…

Solar co-op Egni secures £1.4m loan from Development Bank of Wales

The money will support the construction and commissioning of new rooftop solar on sites including schools…

UK building societies paid £2.1bn more interest to savers, figures show

'What these figures demonstrate is the value of having a diverse financial services market,' says the…

Desjardins gives $1m to mining innovation zone in Quebec

'It is by supporting initiatives rooted in the needs of the community that we strengthen the…

First Milk launches water quality project across 700 farms

The dairy co-op says the project, to identify nutrients impact at farm and field level, fits…

Community energy needs support to win public backing for net zero, say MPs

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee warns that the regulatory framework puts community energy at…