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Lobbying success as US credit unions hang on to tax exemption

The retention of the much-contested sector status marks the success of the industry's Don't Tax My…

Brazilian co-op bank teams up with Asian investor on solar finance

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is lending $100m to Banco Sicredi to expand small-scale solar to…

Shropshire credit unions open applications for education grant

Just Credit Union launched the £500 grant five years ago in memory of founder member and…

Dairy co-op First Milk wins 22 medals at cheese awards

The farmer-owned co-op also picked up four trophies at the ceremony, for its Cheddars and Double…

Kenya’s Co-op Bank joins ranks of Africa’s 25 biggest banks

The bank has also announced a major new investment to help producers in the country's tea…

A brighter future for modern slavery survivors

'Bright Future is built on a simple but powerful idea: that everyone has a right to live…

VME appoints Richard Bridges as CEO designate

Bridges will lead the organisation's next chapter of growth

Oxford-based co-op becomes England’s first Living Hours architects

Transition by Design says it made the move to challenge low pay and precarious hours in…

Woodcraft Folk names former Co-op MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle CEO

'His lifelong dedication to the organisation, combined with his extensive leadership experience, make him the ideal…

Canadian government unveils plaque to co-op apex

A plaque installed in Hamilton, Ontario, by Parks Canada pays tribute to the pioneering work of…

Southern Co-op wins scientific approval for its net zero plans

'Having our net zero targets validated by the SBTi represents a pivotal milestone in our climate…

Chelmsford Star and Central Co-op propose merger

The merger would create a society with a turnover above £1bn