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Launch of cross-party credit union group
The Scottish Parliament has officially approved a new cross-party group on credit unions.
June 05 2009
Category: Credit unions
Budget boosts credit unions
The Association of British Credit Unions has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement in last week’s Budget of an additional £18.75 million for the Growth Fund, which credit unions use to make affordable loans to people on low incomes. This will allow an extra 85,000 loans to be made over the next two years.
May 04 2009
Category: Credit unions
More schools get the Co-op message
Bebington High Sports College in the Wirral, St Clere’s School and Language College in Thurrock and Nab Wood School in Bradford became the first Co-operative Trust Schools in their boroughs earlier this month.
April 12 2009
Category: Credit unions
ABCUL Chief backscredit union changes
Treasury Minister Kitty Ussher hopes that the Government’s plans to cut red tape surrounding credit unions will help the sector expand and make it easier for families to access affordable credit options.
October 13 2008
Category: Credit unions
Group is first with recycled plastic
By using recycled plastic across its own-brand drinks, the Co-operative Group is set to save around 808 tonnes of plastic each year.
September 01 2008
Category: Credit unions
Shake-up of Co-op law on the way
The Government has announced wide-ranging plans to modernise legislation affecting co-operatives — and also credit unions — following a year-long consultation process with the Movement.
July 18 2008
Category: Credit unions
Co-op schools are spreading nationwide
The network of ten co-operative schools sponsored by The Co-operative Group is set to expand. The Group and the Co-operative College are now developing co-operative trust schools and the Group is sponsoring a co-operative academy for the first time.
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June 27 2008
Category: Credit unions
Euro scheme grows
Midlands Co-op is now selling euros in another 50 food stores after originally launching the scheme in just 22 shops three years ago.
June 27 2008
Category: Credit unions
Lincoln’s local sourcing scheme earns plaudits
A project which supports local farmers and reduces food miles has been awarded a prominent honour in the East Midlands Region Business in the Community Awards for Excellence.
June 26 2008
Category: Credit unions
Credit union account has 10,000 members
CUCA, the Credit Union Current Account pioneered by the Association of British Credit Unions, has now reached the milestone of 10,000 accounts.
June 23 2008
Category: Credit unions
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