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Co-op Group will contest £450m legal claim over Somerfield sale

'Co-op strongly disputes both liability and quantum of the claim and the claim will be vigorously…

Credit union lending reaches record levels as UK borrowing costs rise

The figures were revealed as the government plans new rules for the sector, allowing it to…

Co-operators in Jordan look at changes to national sector legislation

Proposals include the inclusion of non-Jordanians in co-ops, strengthening the representation of co-ops and enhancing the…

How co-ops in the UK and North America are tackling mental health challenges

We hear from service providers who are devising new models of provision, and from agri co-ops…

Glasgow housing co-op to build 44 affordable homes

Glasgow City Council approved the disposal of the former primary school site in Pollok to Rosehill…

Electric co-ops work to keep power on as wildfires break out across Chile

Electricity infrastructure has been affected by the disaster, which has killed 24 people and destroyed 1,000…

Colombian government takes steps to include co-ops in public procurement

National sector apex Confecoop welcomed a decree which says public contracts should be tailored to participation…

Turkey and Syria earthquake: Co-ops mobilise to support those affected

It is estimated that over 13.5 million people have been affected by the disaster

Federation of Southern Co-ops offers disaster relief after tornado hits Alabama

'Disaster relief and recovery is a major part of our overall co-operative economic development, land retention,…

Meet … Cllr Louise Gittins, chair of the Co-operative Councils’ Innovation Network

'We realised the power of community action and engagement and the difference the co-operative way makes…

New Zealand’s leadership change – and what it means for co-ops

'What we need is a brave government and leadership to come in and be prepared to…

Catalonian housing co-op wins social innovation prize from European Commission

Sostre Cívic was praised for its alternative housing model which judges found 'fairer and more accessible,…