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New Zealand’s co-op sector hands out its annual awards

Co-op/mutual of the year went to farmer-owned insurer FMG, honouring its disaster support and community initiatives

Calls for evidence follow Rachel Reeves’ Mansion House speech

The Treasury is looking for detail on the credit union common bond and the state of…

Blaenau Gwent works to become Wales’ first ‘credit union county’

'Our long-term aim is to have half the adult population of Blaenau Gwent signed up as…

 Sostre Cívic housing co-op to build 350 homes in Catalonia

Construction is being supported by €31m European funding and support from local governments

Credit union apex wins $1.8m grant to run climate project in West Africa

Woccu will work with credit union networks to help them manage climate risk and offer adaptation…

Green light for co-op rail service in the West Country

Go-op will run the UK's first co-operatively run train service between Swindon, Taunton and Weston-super-Mare

World’s largest credit union fined $95m for illegal surprise overdraft fees

The fine against Navy Federal is the biggest ever imposed on a credit union by the…

Reeves pledges council for co-ops and mutuals in Mansion House speech

Sector players represented on the council will include the Co-op Group, insurer Royal London and Nationwide…

Central Co-op raises £2.5m for Dementia UK in seven-year partnership

'The dedication and generosity of our colleagues, members and customers have been truly inspiring'

MPs launch call for evidence on ways to grow community energy sector

The committee is looking for insights into financial, regulatory and planning barriers facing the sector

As climate change hits, Fairtrade farmers try to adapt to a new world

A quarter of Fairtrade certified producers now have plans in place

Central Co-op to dispose of 19 food stores and six funeral homes

'What we’re constantly doing is looking at the financial viability, and these stores had been struggling…