Scottish council approves plan to create local credit union

East Renfrewshire Council will work with community planning partners to re-establish a credit union presence in…

Social economy is crucial to local growth, says Power to Change

The community business organisation has set out ten practical lessons for councils looking for inclusive growth

Primer for the new economy: A beginner’s guide to the co-op movement

Book review: Co-op governance and regulation expert Ian Adderley offers a valuable introduction to the movement

Co-op and mutuals movements adjust to life on the cybercrime frontline

After the ransomware attack on the Co-op Group, we look at the threat to co-ops in…

Canada’s Co-operators hands out $1.4m to causes in 2024

The finance co-op warned that more Canadians are needing support, putting pressure on charities as times…

Central Co-op joins forces with Derbyshire County Cricket Club

'Teaming up with another proud co-operative organisation, during this landmark year, is a powerful celebration of…

NI fishing co-op blames environmental problems for suspended catch

Lough Neath Fishermen's co-op say eels from the waters – hit by blue green algae for…

Co-ops can help solve Canada’s problems, sector tells Carney

Michael Toye, executive director of Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada, congratulated Mark Carney on his re-election

National decline, community pride: Co-op Party report looks at Britain

The report, compiled in partnership with Hope Not Hate, calls for more community-focused policy and devolution…

Tanzania launches national co-op bank to ‘transform financial landscape’

The country also held a national forum looking at ways to strengthen its co-operative sector

Co-op plans housing community for trans women

All Nations Housing Co-op is planning seven affordable homes in Sydney, Australia

Trademarks of collapsed fruit co-op sold to private firm

Canada's BC Tree Fruits Co-op was wound up last year, citing low volumes, bad weather and…

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