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Cost of living crisis: Welsh government commits another £600k for credit unions

'Credit unions work incredibly hard in support of our journey to promote social justice and tackle…

Retail Conference 2023: Co-op Group CEO asserts movement’s values in the face of crisis

Shirine Khoury-Haq shared her thoughts on the route to successful co-operative enterprise

Inflation prompts words of warning from IGD at the Co-op Retail Conference

'The recessionary mindset is still there. People are uncertain about their jobs and the future'

Credit unions look to new products and regulation at Abcul conference

The event brought insights on community lending from the US, input from regulators and updates on…

Employee-owned John Lewis is considering sale of minority stake to raise cash

The reports have sparked concern from the co-op sector – and led to renewed calls for reforms…

Plunkett teams up with Bestway Wholesale to support community businesses

Support from Bestway will included a dedicated advisory panel, fundraising activities and campaigns on the rural…

Sound Pound credit union group launches cost of living loan for Greater Manchester

The loan is 'our response to help local people get back on track and avoid any…

Central Co-op extends member discount prices to more than 100 items

'These offers on a variety of products are part of our aim to support members in…

How are retail and food co-ops responding to high inflation in the UK?

From grassroots action by Cooperation Town to support for warm spaces by the big retail co-ops,…

Welsh ministers visit credit unions after £422k funding boost for the sector

First minister Mark Drakeford said credit unions help efforts to promote social justice and tackle poverty

East of England Co-op gives its £100k festive marketing budget to charity

The money will go to local warm hubs and foodbanks to help people struggling with the…

Ripple Energy signs deal for cheaper bills for members of consumer-owned wind farm

The agreement is expected to save the typical member of Graig Fatha a saving of around…