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Learning to do and be – the keys to successful co-operative learning

Bruno Roelants, director general of the International Co-operative Alliance, shared his thoughts at the Co-operative Education…

Treasury boosts funding to promote credit unions as an alternative to loan sharks

The money will also be used to investigate and prosecute illegal lenders

Co-op training and research is crucial in the age of technology, says Ariel Guarco

The president of the ICA explored how co-ops could use the opportunities brought by new technology

Manchester building formerly used by Co-operative Insurance facing demolition

The 13-storey building at 55 Portland Street dates back to 1961

Can you help to build a new economy? New crowdfunding campaign

Stir to Action has launched a new bid to transform communities through workshops and mentoring

Co-operatives UK reports strong surplus for 2017

'At a time of immense stress it was important to stand firm and demonstrate that the…

Lloyds Banking Group allocates £1 million additional funding for credit unions

The Credit Union Development Fund has helped 66 credit unions lend over £20m so far

Phone Co-op members agree transfer of engagements to Midcounties

'We think Midcounties is a good fit and a good home for us'

Opinion: Why the Phone Co-op and Co-operative Energy make perfect partners

Co-op Energy CEO David Bird on why he supports the Phone Co-op's transfer of engagements to…

Scotmid reports sales growth – but trading profit falls to £4.8m

'The resilience we have shown over the last few years will continue in 2018 as we…

Co-operative councils share best practices of working with local communities

A series of case studies sets out projects including housing, youth employment and mental health

East of England Co-operative to sell fresh food beyond Best Before date

The move extends the scheme launched last year to sell tinned goods, packets and dried food