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23 May '12

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United Kingdom2012 is our time to tell the co-operative story

Nicola Kelly is working hard on plans to tell the world all about co-operatives.

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Global NewsNew Group RDC for North Midlands

THE Co-operative Group has announced plans for a new regional distribution centre in the North Midlands, which will complete the overhaul of its food logistics network following its acquisition of Somerfield in 2009.

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Global NewsWho I'm backing for Labour leader: Ed Balls

Why do I, as a co-operator, want Ed Balls to be leader of the Labour Party? Simple, because he’s not just called a Labour/Co-op MP, he really delivers for the Co-op ...

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Global NewsChris the comeback kid faces up to challenge of opposition

Chris Leslie’s comeback as a Labour/Co-op MP is in sharp contrast to the heady days when he entered the House of Commons as the “Baby of the House”.

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Global NewsElection joy for 28 Co-op MPs

Despite a difficult election for Labour, Co-operative Party officials had the satisfaction of seeing a near-record number of 28 Labour/Co-op MPs elected to the new Parliament.

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Global NewsBe prepared!

Lincolnshire Co-operative Chief Executive Ursula Lidbetter has warned that co-operative democracy is more important than ever as retail societies face the consequences of the ...

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Global NewsFlag of co-operation ready 'to be flown on global stage

A highlight in the co-operative calendar is International Co-operative Day and co-operators across the UK are celebrating the occasion with a series of events.


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Global NewsGroup buys ten Sainsbury c-stores

THE Co-operative Group has announced the acquisition of ten convenience stores in the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East Midlands for an undisclosed sum. The Group will invest almost £2.5 million in rebranding and refurbishing the stores, which add 17,500 sq ft of selling space to its portfolio of businesses. 

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Global NewsGroup backs breakfast club

THE Co-operative Group has increased a Community Dividend grant to Nottinghamshire Cares for Kids so that more school children can benefit from a free healthy breakfast. Since ...

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Global NewsCredit union of the year!

CITYSAVE Credit Union was named as the top credit union at the Co-op Bank's Credit Union of the Year Awards at the Association of British Credit Union's annual conference ...

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