The world’s co-operators will celebrate the global movement on 1 July – and this year the…
Credit unions call on Trump administration to cut regulatory burden
US president Donald Trump has passed an executive order to review financial regulation, a measure which…
Credit unions are the original challenger banks, but can they take collective action?
Following a series of high profile setbacks, it seems like we’re approaching the end of the…
Scottish minister pledges support for credit unions
Scotland’s cabinet secretary for communities, social security and equalities, Angela Constance, has reiterated the her government’s support…
Three Reads: Andrew Bibby
Andrew Bibby is a writer, journalist and co-operative specialist. He is also one of the five…
Report reveals how credit unions are helping members save as they borrow
A report from the Fairbanking Foundation shows the approach taken by credit unions to lending is enabling members…
The Hive supports 100 groups in its first year
The Hive business support programme, led by Co-operatives UK in partnership with the Co-operative Bank, has…
Review: Peace Beyond Borders
By Vijay Mehta (New Internationalist Publications, 2016) Peace Beyond Borders tells the story of co-operation from…
Credit unions face rising costs as big banks lose profits
Britain’s biggest banks are passing on the costs of falling profits and low interest rates to…
Review: Our Revolution, a Future to Believe in
By Bernie Sanders (Profile Books, 2016) Written by Bernie Sanders, Our Revolution, a Future to Believe…
Lloyds allocates £1m Fund to support 21 credit unions
Lloyds Banking Group is granting £1m to 21 credit unions through its Credit Union Development Fund. Credit…
Co-op Group offers paid work and a new life to victims of modern slave trade
The Co-op Group has announced a scheme to help integrate victims of the modern slave trade back into communities by giving…