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USA: Co-ops mentioned in bipartisan bill to create regional innovation hubs

An amendment to the bill would strengthen support for co-operatives

Funding boost for Malaysian co-op sector

The initiative forms part of the federal government’s RM 150 billion People’s Wellbeing and Economic Recovery…

Southern Co-op extends home delivery scheme on Isle of Wight

The society says the service will create eight jobs on the island

Co-op Group adds OneBanks kiosks to three Scottish stores

The scheme offers in person services to areas where there are no longer any bank branches

Co-operative College awards honorary fellowship to Dr Cilla Ross

She is the first woman to be awarded an honorary fellowship in the College’s history

Scotmid buys minority stake in alcoholic drinks start-up

The Alcoholic Water Company wants to market new brands of hard seltzer

Report looks at top issues of concern for Canadian co-ops

Raising awareness about co-ops, governance and access to capital were among the key concerns

Retail co-ops sign up to soft plastic collection scheme

Items such as crisp packets and pet food pouches, which have been hard to recycle, can…

Legislative initiative could make it easier to set up credit unions in the US

Congress is debating a new bill that would help the sector grow

US electric co-ops face ‘outrageous’ exit fees to leave Tri-State

Nine members are trying to buy their way out of the association so they can increase…

Mexican cartels are using fishery co-operatives to transport drugs

A report by Mexico’s Naval Secretariat looked into the issue

Scotmid launches intervention scheme to get people out of crime

The pilot for Project RISE will encourage people in Leith to make positive life changes