United Kingdom

Following a series of high profile setbacks, it seems like we’re approaching the end of the…

Credit Unions

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…

Banking and Insurance

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…

Community & Development

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…

Uncategorized

Review: Peace Beyond Borders

By Vijay Mehta (New Internationalist Publications, 2016) Peace Beyond Borders tells the story of co-operation from…

Banking and Insurance

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…

Credit Unions

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…

Economy

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…

Retail

Why did the New Internationalist change its legal structure?

Staff at the New Internationalist are getting ready to celebrate their 500th edition, almost a year after they decided to…

Retail

Lessons in Fairtrade and healthy food from Central England Co-op

Youngsters from a Derbyshire school have learned about healthy eating and Fairtrade in a series of classes by…

Fairtrade

Why clothing co-op members are wearing only six garments for six weeks