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http://thenews.coop | Celebrating the International Year of Cooperatives #IYC2025
US senators introduce bipartisan bill to continue funding rural #coops development
US senators introduce bill to continue funding rural co-op development
A bipartisan bill that reauthorises funding for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program has been introduced to the US senate
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November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
US senators introduce bipartisan bill to continue funding rural #coops development
How Jamaican #creditunions are responding to the devastation #HurricaneMelissa
Jamaican credit unions respond to Hurricane Melissa
Credit unions in Jamaica and around the world have swung into action to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa
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November 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
How Jamaican #creditunions are responding to the devastation #HurricaneMelissa
The November edition of Co-op News is out. Here's the editorial note with links to the month's articles, looking at how #coops are faring in a political world
Why policy matters: Co-ops and the powers that be
Politics looms large over this month’s Co-op News, with contrasting stories showing the importance of a conducive government environment
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November 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The November edition of Co-op News is out. Here's the editorial note with links to the month's articles, looking at how #coops are faring in a political world
Looking for some ethical, #coops-friendly #Christmas presents? Here's part one of our gift guide, compiled with Ethical Consumer
Ethical Christmas gift guide for co-operators
The first instalment of our 2025 Christmas gift guide is made up of items from Ethical Consumer’s Best Buy Label list
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November 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Looking for some ethical, #coops-friendly #Christmas presents? Here's part one of our gift guide, compiled with Ethical Consumer
Fairtrade International has announced a partnership with NGO Yayasan Bina Desa Sadajiwa (Bina Desa) to support more than 1,600 smallholder farmers across two Indonesian islands.
Fairtrade launches €1m sustainable agriculture programme in Indonesia
The partnership with Indonesian NGO Bina Desa will support over 1,600 farmers
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November 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Fairtrade International has announced a partnership with NGO Yayasan Bina Desa Sadajiwa (Bina Desa) to support more than 1,600 smallholder farmers across two Indonesian islands.
US co-operators head to Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers on #tax, #employeeownership, #housing and #agriculture as part of sector apex NCBA Clusa's Impact conference
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US co-operators head to Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers
Members of US co-op apex NCBA Clusa visited Capitol Hill last month to lobby members of Congress on their legislative priorities
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November 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
US co-operators head to Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers on #tax, #employeeownership, #housing and #agriculture as part of sector apex NCBA Clusa's Impact conference
#coops
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#coops
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A new study on #Fairtrade International’s West Africa Cocoa Programme found it helps producer #coops navigate regulatory changes, economic fluctuations, #climatechange, and other pressures
Fairtrade's West Africa Cocoa Programme strengthens co-ops
Fairtrade’s West Africa Cocoa Programme helped co-ops achieve stronger management systems, financial management and awareness of regulation
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November 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
A new study on #Fairtrade International’s West Africa Cocoa Programme found it helps producer #coops navigate regulatory changes, economic fluctuations, #climatechange, and other pressures
Central Co-op launches this year’s Christmas Toy Appeal
Central Co-op launches this year's Christmas Toy Appeal
Central Co-op has once again launched its much-loved Christmas Toy Appeal, which runs from 12 November to 13 December
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November 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Central Co-op launches this year’s Christmas Toy Appeal
UK's Commsave Credit Union uses #TalkMoney Week to highlight financial education work
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#creditunions #coops
Commsave uses Talk Money Week to highlight financial education work
With Talk Money Week 2025 under way, Northants credit union, Commsave is celebrating the success of its financial education programme
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November 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
UK's Commsave Credit Union uses #TalkMoney Week to highlight financial education work
#creditunions #coops
#creditunions #coops
US agri co-op CHS Inc reports annual net income down 45% to $580m in challenging market of lower commodity prices, #tariffs and tight margins
#coops #agriculture #farmers @chsincorporated.bsky.social
#coops #agriculture #farmers @chsincorporated.bsky.social
CHS profits fall 45% to $580m as agri co-op warns of challenging market
Global agri co-op CHS has reported a net profit of US$597.9m for the year to 31 August, down 45% from $1.1bn the previous yea
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November 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
US agri co-op CHS Inc reports annual net income down 45% to $580m in challenging market of lower commodity prices, #tariffs and tight margins
#coops #agriculture #farmers @chsincorporated.bsky.social
#coops #agriculture #farmers @chsincorporated.bsky.social
European agri #coops and farmers apex Copa and Cogeca welcome MEPs' opposition to CAP reforms in #EU budget
European agri co-ops welcome farming budget opposition
Copa and Cogeca welcomed the rejection by European People's Party, Socialists and Democrats, Renew Europe, and Greens/EFA of EU budget plans
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November 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Welsh #coops development agency @cwmpas.bsky.social to work with @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social on delivery of #Wales government's #digitalinclusion programme
Cwmpas awarded Welsh government’s digital inclusion contract
Cwmpas is partnering with the Good Things Foundation to deliver the Welsh government's digital inclusion programme
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November 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Welsh #coops development agency @cwmpas.bsky.social to work with @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social on delivery of #Wales government's #digitalinclusion programme
US Federation of Southern Cooperatives sets out its #shutdown support measures as pressure grows on farmers and people using food stamps
Federation of Southern Co-ops sets out shutdown support measures
The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund has set out efforts to support people in food insecurity during the shutdown
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November 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
US Federation of Southern Cooperatives sets out its #shutdown support measures as pressure grows on farmers and people using food stamps
Australia’s Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals has launched Eliza’s Project, an initiative named after Rochdale Pioneer Brierley to champion women’s leadership at the highest levels of the movement
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Australian co-op apex launches women's leadership network
Australia’s Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) has launched Eliza’s Project, an initiative to champion women’s leadership
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November 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Australia’s Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals has launched Eliza’s Project, an initiative named after Rochdale Pioneer Brierley to champion women’s leadership at the highest levels of the movement
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East of England Co-op has appointed a new lead for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) #coops #retail
New diversity lead at East of England Co-op
East of England Co-op has appointed a new lead for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), Jasmine Moss-Rahman
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November 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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How big is the world #coops sector? How much does it contribute to the global GDP? And what are the leading players?
Check out the latest World #Cooperative Monitor from @icacoop.bsky.social with support from Euricse and interviews by Co-op News
Check out the latest World #Cooperative Monitor from @icacoop.bsky.social with support from Euricse and interviews by Co-op News
World's top 300 co-ops and mutuals have combined turnover of US$2.79tn
The latest edition includes the top 300 alongside sector rankings and interviews with co-operative leaders curated by Co-op News.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
How big is the world #coops sector? How much does it contribute to the global GDP? And what are the leading players?
Check out the latest World #Cooperative Monitor from @icacoop.bsky.social with support from Euricse and interviews by Co-op News
Check out the latest World #Cooperative Monitor from @icacoop.bsky.social with support from Euricse and interviews by Co-op News
US #creditunions deliver #shutdown relief as federal workers miss pay and apex America's Credit Unions lobbies lawmakers to end the budget deadlock
US credit unions deliver shutdown relief as federal workers miss pay
Credit unions across the USA have set out their efforts to support federal workers affected by the government shutdown
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November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
US #creditunions deliver #shutdown relief as federal workers miss pay and apex America's Credit Unions lobbies lawmakers to end the budget deadlock
As countries look for growth, and campaigners call for #neweconomy, just how #cooperative do we want the our #economy to be? Prof Colin Talbot looks at the work of John Restakis for answers
#coops
#coops
Just how co-operative do we want the economy, state and society to be?
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
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November 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
As countries look for growth, and campaigners call for #neweconomy, just how #cooperative do we want the our #economy to be? Prof Colin Talbot looks at the work of John Restakis for answers
#coops
#coops
News #coops Leicester Gazette, Bristol Cable and Salamander News Lewisham join Local News Forum to discuss future of local media
PINF Forum explores the future of independent local news
News co-ops Salamander News, Bristol Cable and organiser Leicester Gazette discuss the future of media at the Local News Forum
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November 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
News #coops Leicester Gazette, Bristol Cable and Salamander News Lewisham join Local News Forum to discuss future of local media
How big is the world #coops sector? How much does it contribute to the global GDP? And what are the leading players?
Check out the latest World #Cooperative Monitor from @icacoop.bsky.social with support from Euricse and interviews by Co-op News
Check out the latest World #Cooperative Monitor from @icacoop.bsky.social with support from Euricse and interviews by Co-op News
World's top 300 co-ops and mutuals have combined turnover of US$2.79tn
The latest edition includes the top 300 alongside sector rankings and interviews with co-operative leaders curated by Co-op News.
www.thenews.coop
November 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
How big is the world #coops sector? How much does it contribute to the global GDP? And what are the leading players?
Check out the latest World #Cooperative Monitor from @icacoop.bsky.social with support from Euricse and interviews by Co-op News
Check out the latest World #Cooperative Monitor from @icacoop.bsky.social with support from Euricse and interviews by Co-op News
UK's community businesses deliver social, economic and environmental benefits, says @plunkettuk.bsky.social – but the government needs to step up support for sector
#coops
#coops
Plunkett says community business delivers despite lack of government help
The charity’s annual report says the sector delivers social, economic and environmental benefits but needs more help from ministers
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November 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
UK's community businesses deliver social, economic and environmental benefits, says @plunkettuk.bsky.social – but the government needs to step up support for sector
#coops
#coops
Co-op Group launches #socialmobility tools as poll warns 68% of Brits say background still affects career progress #coops
Co-op Group launches social mobility tools as poll warns of class barriers
68% of Brits say background still affects careers prompting the Co-op Group to launch social mobility toolkits
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November 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Co-op Group launches #socialmobility tools as poll warns 68% of Brits say background still affects career progress #coops
#Coops looking to change the world through the social and solidarity economy, town by town: report from the World Transformed festival in Manchester
Co-ops looking to change the world, town by town
Report from the World Transformed festival in Manchester, which looked at social and solidarity economy initiatives
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November 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
#Coops looking to change the world through the social and solidarity economy, town by town: report from the World Transformed festival in Manchester
Opportunities for UK #housing #coops from Labour government policies - and challenges of new new regulation - promise change for the sector. Report from the annual conference of @coophousinguk.bsky.social
Opportunity knocks for the UK housing co-op sector
Our report from the annual conference o the Confederation of Co-operative Housing, held in London in October
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November 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Opportunities for UK #housing #coops from Labour government policies - and challenges of new new regulation - promise change for the sector. Report from the annual conference of @coophousinguk.bsky.social