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Credit unions highlight policy priorities in letter to Biden administration

The two main apex bodies for credit unions sent letters to Joe Biden outlining the sector's…

Community pubs have weathered Covid storm – but it’s not over yet

No community pubs were lost last year – and 13 new ones began trading – but…

The Co-op Credit Union abolishes membership fees

The credit union reported a surplus of £15,000 for the year 2019-2020

UK co-op housing movement announces annual award winners

Honours include a lifetime achievement recognition for Margaret Cope of Paddock Housing Co-op in Walsall

World’s top 300 co-operatives had a turnover of $2.14tn in 2018

The largest co-operative in the world based on turnover is Groupe Crédit Agricole from France

East of England Co-op elects new president

Frank Moxon, whose background is corporate finance, has been on the board since 2018, and his…

Co-ops form Italy’s first renewable energy community

The move is aimed at decentralising renewable energy production and increasing citizen participation

Malaysian government to support co-ops affected by floods

Co-ops will receive up to up to RM30,000 (£5,449) each

Top 100 Australian co-ops and mutuals had a turnover of AU$33.9bn in 2019

Two new publications by BCCM look at the state of the sector

New Cecop report examines social economy laws in Europe

The report argues that the SE in the co-operative form deserves specific attention and treatment by…

Co-op Bank commits £400,000 to co-op development

The Hive co-operative and social enterprise development hub was launched in 2016

Retail co-operatives raise nearly £50k for NHS charities

The money will go to support for staff, volunteers and patients