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Filene Research Institute report asks how US credit unions can reach minority households

'Credit unions need to look beyond traditional measures of creditworthiness such as credit scores to determine…

Valencia looking to set up a co-op for hawkers

The project aims to help street vendors integrate into the formal economy and gain access to…

John Lewis Partnership joins Bright Future programme to tackle modern slavery

The retailer joins the Co-op Group, East of England and Midcounties co-ops on the scheme

Co-op Group signs protocol to end modern slavery in the construction industry

Meanwhile, East of England and Midcounties Co-ops have signed up to the Bright Future scheme to…

Leeds Co-op Academy promotes new weapon against modern slavery – the spoon

Youngsters who fear they are being taken abroad for a forced marriage are being told to…

How Italian co-ops are fighting the mafia through sustainable agriculture

Across Italy social and agricultural co-ops are bringing back prosperity and dignity to territories with a…

Co-op Group signs Anti-Slavery International Charter

'By standing together and co-operating we can make it clear that we will not allow this…

Co-op Funeralcare to launch no-frills cremation service

The alternative suits families who want to have a separate memorial service or more personal farewell

How do co-op retailers rate on the gender pay gap?

Retail societies have reported their figures in line with new government regulations

MPs criticise government’s strategy for tackling modern slavery

'Victims of modern slavery can face unimaginable horrors but the government’s good intentions have yet to…

International Workers’ Day: Co-op solutions to the crisis in the world of work

'Co-operatives offer another paradigm, where inclusion, participation and growth go hand in hand'

Obituary: Jacqui Forster, pioneer of supporter ownership

'Jacqui's fortitude and determination not to give in was an inspiration to all who knew her'