How are retail and food co-ops responding to high inflation in the UK?

From grassroots action by Cooperation Town to support for warm spaces by the big retail co-ops,…

Worker co-ops welcome European Parliament’s position on platform work

The correct classification of platform workers will ensure level playing field and fair competition for co-operative…

Co-operative banking sector continues to grow, EACB figures show

Co-operative bank membership grew by 1.4% to 88 million in 2021, a survey of 13 countries…

Kauaʿi Island Utility Cooperative develops habitat plan to protect threatened species

The co-op has agreed the plan with government environmental bodies to reduce the impact of its…

US electric co-op apex launches ten-point plan to tackle cyber attacks

NRECA based the programme on guidance from the Department of Homeland Security and has urged all…

Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions adds $355k in grants to Ukraine support

'Your support emphasises that all of us, together, make up a large global credit co-operative family'

Woccu gives global update on the key regulatory issues for credit unions in 2023

Cybersecurity, inclusion and sustainability are on the agenda as the apex urges regulators around the world…

ICMIF figures highlight sustainability link for multi-billion assets under management

CEO Shaun Tarbuck says the findings show 'continued, solid forward-momentum' towards a greener future

Romania’s first non-bank financier for social enterprises gets nod from regulator

The national bank has given its authorisation to the Alternative FINancing Institution, which is looking to…

Informal women workers’ network Wiego receives award at World Economic Forum

The organisation won the Schwab Foundation's prize for collective social innovation at the event, taking place…

Cecop welcomes EU progress towards the regulation of platform work

The rules, which aim to combat false self-employment, will help efforts to build a level playing…

Members of Belgian co-op bank NewB approve partnership with vdk

The deal gives NewB customers access to additional vdk bank products and services from April