The chair of Co-operatives UK looks back over a challenging year for the co-operative movement
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Show filtersCredit unions in north west England say Covid has driven membership rise
Meanwhile in London, Lewisham Plus Credit Union has received funding to help its community recover from…
Co-op Group and Waitrose respond to critics over Covid rate relief repayment
The retailer says it is will make its decision on the matter at the year end
Community businesses on the Covid frontline warn of cash squeeze
Unveiling its new survey, sector body Locality urged the government to offer more support
Heart of England Co-op reports sales lift for half-year dominated by pandemic
The society benefited as shoppers switched from big supermarkets to convenience stores – but uncertainty over…
Canada’s housing co-ops doing well despite Covid-19 challenges
A recent survey finds the sector is optimistic after arrears remained unaffected by the pandemic
Fairtrade International secures £15m Covid-19 relief funding for producers
The funding will be allocated to Fairtrade-certified producer organisations, including co-ops
Co-ops have helped Scotland weather Covid-19, says report
'What we have seen throughout the last few months is co-ops rising to challenges and serving…
ICA searching for legal experts to explore impact of Covid-19 on co-op law
The ICA global office is collecting information on how Covid-19 is affecting national and international laws…
Greater Manchester credit unions launch £15m Covid fund
'By supporting local people and offering them credit, it will keep our economy moving forward. It’s…
Covid recovery fund goes to Newcastle co-op venue
The Globe – owned and run by the Jazz Co-op – has been awarded £80,000 from…