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What is co-op culture?

'A focused organisational culture gives a co-operative a sense of mission that makes it a formidable…

Meet… Olly Young, director at Chelsmford Star

We speak to the youngest director to ever serve on the board at the Essex-based retail…

Cocoa co-operative launches in Ghana 

The government also announced measures to support cocoa growers and is encouraging them to form into…

Co-op Financial Services commits $500k to women’s leadership scheme

The network works to address the industry’s gender gap and provide more opportunities for women involved…

UK banking watchdog wants to expand credit union sector

The Financial Conduct Authority wants the law updated to level the playing field against high-cost lenders

Co-op Group expands till-less payment tech to more stores

The technology sits along existing payment methods, including cashiers and self-scan tills

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative boosts renewable energy capacity

Battery storage will make wind and solar electricity available when the wind isn’t blowing and the…

International Credit Union Day will take local and global perspectives

Credit unions will share their stories on social media using the hashtag #ICUDay

Regulation and funding gap halt growth of renewable energy co-ops in Germany

The main challenges faced are reduced support payments and the switch to auctions for licenses for…

Call for Rural Community Business Awards nominees

Applications are open to inspiring local enterprises that benefit rural communities

FinTech Catalyst Incubator is testing new products for credit unions

'The rapidly changing market means the credit union system of the future will not look the…

CBD oil-farming co-op fears £2.4m loss as Home Office revokes hemp licence

‘This decision has a far-reaching impact on our co-operative and all its operations’