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The cost of borrowing – credit unions as an alternative to unethical sources of finance

As the hard times get harder, action is being taken to keep financially vulnerable people out…

Credit unions provide a lifeline through the cost of living crisis

'Credit unions will continue to serve communities and employers in these testing times through the provision…

Co-op Group acts to strengthen balance sheet as economic turmoil hits half-year profits

Pre-tax profits fell from £44m to £7m but CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq said 'we have great confidence…

The Bevy: Co-op pub prepares to help its community weather economic storm

The Brighton local has long been involved in community support work – and now it is…

Global Innovation Co-op Summit explores co-op solutions to global challenges

The event, hosted by Crédit Agricole, saw delegates from around the world best practice on sustainability…

Co-ops and climate justice: Preview of October’s Ways Forward 2022

More than 150 co-operators are due to gather in Manchester to discuss community-led responses to the…

Co-ops tackle the energy crisis by leading a retrofit revolution

'The UK’s homes and buildings are among the least efficient in Europe, which is making the…

Meet… Edward Rosen, project director at Lambeth GP Food Co-op

'I’m confident that co-ops have a contribution to make to the reshaping of the health service…

Lincolnshire co-op raising money for suicide prevention causes this autumn

Members' purchases will support 26 mental health charities over the next quarter

Energy co-ops weigh the costs of the world’s power supply crisis

Suppliers in the sector are struggling with rising costs – but there is also hope that the…

East of England Co-op hands out £10k to local causes through its community fund

Much of the latest round of support will help organisations deal with the mental health fallout…

Southern Co-op joins Somerset Wildlife Trust as corporate member

The move comes a few weeks after the retailer was given the Queen's Award for Enterprise…