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New federation planned for worker co-ops in the UK

The Worker Co-op Council resolved to form a completely new and independent 'federation of worker co-operatives,…

Central England Co-op Funeralcare to plant a tree for every funeral

'We’re fully committed to playing our part to address the impact of climate change and aim…

Credit unions and the green lending opportunity

The Swoboda Research Institute gathered sector representatives for a conference in Dublin on sustainability and finance

Co-op Group bids farewell to CEO and updates members at AGM

The Group presented its response to recent challenges but there was frustration from members over the…

ICA board elections: Q&As with the candidates

Candidates for the International Co-operative Alliance board elections

ICA presidential election: Candidate Q&A with Melina Morrison

'We need to grow co-operatives, grow the Alliance, and grow awareness of our way of doing…

ICA presidential election: Candidate Q&A with Ariel Guarco

'ICA must continue to strengthen its position as a leading player on the international scene'

ICA presidential election: Candidate Q&A with Jean-Louis Bancel

'We should create circles of exchange of good practices between co-operatives'

Financial squeeze, mergers and fintech: UK credit unions get ready for change

Challenging times lie ahead but there are also opportunities for the movement, delegates at the Abcul…

Lincolnshire Co-op reports interim profit lift but warns of tough times to come

Sales in the first half rose 14.5% to £195.4m, while group trading surplus rose 8.2% to…

Radstock Co-op reports surplus for 2021 despite pandemic challenges

Investments include a new milking facility at its dairy farm and plans develop the site at…

Treasury minister announces new legislation on UK credit unions

Proposed reforms will allow the sector to offer new products, include car loans and hire purchase