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UK building societies paid £2.1bn more interest to savers, figures show

'What these figures demonstrate is the value of having a diverse financial services market,' says the…

First Milk launches water quality project across 700 farms

The dairy co-op says the project, to identify nutrients impact at farm and field level, fits…

Community energy needs support to win public backing for net zero, say MPs

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee warns that the regulatory framework puts community energy at…

Community-owned Warwickshire pub secures financing

The Yew Tree in Avon Dassett has received a loan package to support its long-term growth…

UK government announces £61m fund to support community right to buy

Co-operatives UK welcomed the move, saying: 'A legal right is only meaningful if communities have the…

Fundraising target beaten for UK’s first community solar park battery

Low Carbon Hub has raised £640k in the share offer, smashing its £500k goal, meaning even…

Co-op Group lead takes 50 mile trek of Lake District stores

Dan Sharples took the three-day trek to prepare for a fundraising trek through Morocco's Saghro mountains

Co-op Group launches mystery bag scheme in bid to cut food waste 

Each £3 bag will contain a ‘mystery’ mix of six to eight different fruits and vegetables

Treasury minister announces co-op champion at UK Congress

It is hoped the new role will help to raise the profile of the sector and…

SAOS reports progress on sustainability, innovation and supply chains

Work includes investment in data-driven tools and traceability for the agriculture sector

Lottery boost for social clubs with development scheme from Stir to Action

The scheme aims to bring community organisers, business support and funding to clubs in areas of…

Local authority launches study into benefits of credit unions

East Lothian Council is working with partner organisations, including Capital Credit Union, on the research project