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New Channel 5 documentary shows credit union providing life-changing loans

They Lend it You Spend it: The Loan Shop shows a number of members seeking loans…

What does Brexit mean for Northern Ireland co-ops?

'Clearly we are staring at a huge crisis if we crash out without a deal'

How to get your co-op Brexit ready

If co-ops are committed to the UK because they are committed to their members, how can…

Fair Tax Mark for soon-to-be co-op VME Retail  

‘VME have always believed in the principle that everyone needs to pay fair tax’

Co-operative Bank reports operating profit of £14.7m

But made an overall loss before tax of £140.7

Co-op Party rebrands to reflect renewed ambition

The party's new logo incorporates a bee

Learning about Fairtrade from coffee producers in Guatemala

Jennie Simpson shares her experience visiting Fairtrade coffee co-operatives

Fairtrade sales go up in co-operative stores

The Co-op Group and the Central England Co-operative report an increase in Fairtrade sales during Fairtrade…

FCA scraps fees – saving co-ops £1m a year

The regulator has abolished fees for society registrations and for data access

US credit unions warn that CDFI grants are crucial for the sector

The scheme helps credit unions in the USA access grants to serve millions of members

Argentine dairy co-op looks to Asia to boost exports

'We will be able to generate operations as long as we have competitive prices'

Broadband community benefit society aims to raise £3m

The society provides one-gigabit capable broadband to rural communities