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Government Financial Inclusion Strategy Unveils £30m Credit Union Investment and Common Bond Reforms

The Government has published its new Financial Inclusion Strategy on Wednesday 05 November 2025, which includes two landmark commitments for...

Bradford District Credit Union Leads the Conversation for Talk Money Week 2025

ABCUL is proud to support Talk Money Week 2025, running from 3–7 November, raising awareness of the work credit unions...

Wave Community Bank Champions the Conversation for Talk Money Week 2025

ABCUL is proud to support Talk Money Week 2025, taking place from 3–7 November, shining a light on the work...

MPs Champion Credit Unions in Westminster Hall Debate

In a Westminster Hall debate on 21 October 2025, MPs from across the benches pressed the Government to deliver concrete...

City Save Credit Union Join Birmingham Businesses to Tackle Financial Exclusion

In a display of corporate commitment to community well-being, major Birmingham-based businesses have joined forces with Citysave Credit Union.

Pioneer Credit Union Joins Moneywise Credit Union

Moneywise Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pioneer Credit Union is now part of Moneywise Credit Union, a move...

ABCUL Marks Black History Month 2025 with Rooted Finance – Championing Inclusion and Building on the Legacy of Credit Union Pioneers

As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion across the credit union sector, ABCUL is marking...

Metro Moneywise Credit Union Marks 35 Years of Supporting the Rochdale Community

Metro Moneywise Credit Union has celebrated 35 years of helping local people manage their money the co-operative way. The milestone...

WOCCU’s 2024 Statistical Report Highlights Global Credit Union Trends

The World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has released its 2024 Statistical Report, offering the most comprehensive overview to date...

Standing Firm in Power and Pride – ABCUL in Conversation with Rooted Finance for Black History Month

As part of ABCUL’s ongoing commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion across the credit union sector, we are proud...

Credit Unions Across Great Britain Unite to Celebrate International Credit Union Day 2025

Thursday 16 October 2025 marks International Credit Union Day – a global celebration of the spirit and success of the credit...

2025 Credit Unions of Wales Awards Honour Outstanding Contributions

The Welsh Credit Union Celebration Awards 2025 took place on Thursday 16 October, bringing together credit unions and supporters from...

MPs and MSPs Celebrate International Credit Union Day 2025

As the global credit union movement celebrates International Credit Union Day 2025, the contribution of credit unions across Great Britain...

New CEO Takes the Helm as Commsave Celebrates Record Growth & Community Impact

Commsave Credit Union has appointed Matt Goulding as its new Chief Executive Officer, at a time of record growth and...

Credit Union Legacy of Former Lord Mayor in Faith-Friendly Savings Drive

As part of the Bradford 2025 City of Culture celebrations, Bradford District Credit Union is renewing its call for Muslim...

Northumberland Community Bank Joins NEFirst Credit Union

Northumberland Community Bank is delighted to announce that, from 1st October 2025, it will formally become part of NEFirst Credit...

Eastern Savings and Loans and Holdfast Credit Union Merge to Expand Services for Members

Eastern Savings and Loans Credit Union and Holdfast Credit Union have announced they have merged, with the goal of providing...

Clockwise Credit Union Launches Interest Free Credit Union Overdraft

Clockwise Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of its interest free overdraft, now available on the Everyday Plan...

Labour Party Conference – Championing Mutuals and Credit Unions

ABCUL joined colleagues from across the mutual and co-operative movement at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool this week, representing...

CU Futures Participants Gather for Two-Day London Event

This week, the 2025 CU Futures cohort gathered at Arbuthnot Latham’s head office in London for a packed two-day programme...

Serve and Protect Highly Commended in Financial Education Provider of the Year at WSB Awards 2025

Serve and Protect Credit Union have been recognised for its efforts in providing financial education to its members at this...

APPG on Credit Unions Re-established with New Leadership

This first meeting of the re-formed group formalised All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Credit Unions took place on Tuesday 16...

Credit Union Research Project Brings Sector Leaders Together to Shape the Future

On 16th September, ABCUL was pleased to attend a key session of a major research and advocacy project aimed at...

GWLN Members Explore Manchester’s Women’s History on Foot

Last Saturday morning, six women from local credit unions laced up their walking shoes for a special tour around Manchester’s...