. "15277"^^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Credit unions in the United Kingdom were first established in the 1960s. Credit unions are member-owned financial cooperatives operated for the purpose of promoting thrift, providing credit and other financial services to their members. Credit unions in the UK now offer a wide range of services to their members; including current accounts, payroll deductions, standing orders and insurance. Co-operative or mutual organisations engaging in cooperative banking, such as building societies, have existed in the UK since the 18th century."@en . . . . . . . "Credit unions in the United Kingdom were first established in the 1960s. Credit unions are member-owned financial cooperatives operated for the purpose of promoting thrift, providing credit and other financial services to their members. Credit unions in the UK now offer a wide range of services to their members; including current accounts, payroll deductions, standing orders and insurance. Co-operative or mutual organisations engaging in cooperative banking, such as building societies, have existed in the UK since the 18th century."@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "1106197030"^^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Credit unions in the United Kingdom"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "34401577"^^ . . . .