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West Yorkshire mayor cuts ribbon on Leeds Credit Union’s new headquarters

The move to a larger site is part of the credit union’s growth plans

Arla Foods pledges to continue support for Nigerian dairy sector

The dairy co-op has signed an MOU with the Nigerian government, with pledges including the promotion…

A co-op solution to securing better livelihoods for waste pickers

Of the 20 million waste pickers around the world, only four million are in formal employment:…

Citizenship: Storyteller’s big fix to usher in a co-operative new world

Ad man turned activist Jon Alexander draws on his work advising the Co-op Group and other…

Irish co-ops share views on Co-operative Societies Bill

ICOS leaders warn that new rules around mergers, audits and setting up co-ops could have a…

New cybersecurity solution for rural electric co-ops in the USA

The programme developed by electric co-ops in collaboration with the Department of Energy, constantly monitors performance…

Canada’s Co-operators names winners of its annual award for young leaders

'Engaging with this outstanding group of changemakers from across Canada through our leadership academy is an…

Insurer LV= to join Association of Finance Mutuals

'The AFM Board has been impressed by the LV= leadership’s commitment to maintaining strong mutual credentials'

Andrew Bibby draws lessons from the legacy of co-operative housing

Natalie Bradbury interviews the co-op writer about his new book, These Houses Are Ours, which uncovers…

Challenges for consumer co-ops: Rethinking economic value and communication

Campaigns on fairness, climate change and broken markets are 'call back to co-operation’s radical roots', says…

Canadian agri-food co-op Sollio Cooperative Group reports CA$337.5m loss

'Every decision is considered in light of the current situation and the future, and decisions are…

From crisis to co-operation: Future Co-ops 2023

Delegates looked at co-op solutions for issues like digital exclusion, housing, fuel poverty and food insecurity