Scottish government looks to boost co-op sector in its economic transition plan

'Alternative business models such as co-operatives, social enterprises and community-owned businesses can deliver strong outcomes on…

UAE changes law to allow co-ops to be listed on financial markets

'Co-operatives are a successful economic model that can be built upon and developed'

Europe’s agri co-op sector warns of lasting impacts of Ukraine war

Copa and Cogeca say food systems need to be made more resilient, while co-ops Fonterra and…

£4m fund to boost local community businesses across north east England

The fund is a joint initiative from the North of Tyne Combined Authority and Power to…

Belfast brewing co-op launches share offer to open its first taproom

Boundary Brewing Co-operative hopes to raise £150,000 and add to its membership

Co-op gym holds crowdfunder to expand its site and improve access

The non-profit Bristol Co-operative Gym wants to create a more inclusive and welcoming space

Co-op Group sticks to its commitment to sell peat-free compost

The government has just carried out a consultation on measures to end the sale of peat…

Fonterra suspends dairy shipments to Russia as sanctions kick in

The New Zealand dairy co-op has still to decide the future of its two small business…

Anglesey firm quadruples staff after becoming employee-owned

Consultancy BIC Innovation made the switch in 2018 with support from Wales Co-operative Centre

Community businesses emerged stronger from pandemic, Locality research reveals

'There is even more potential sitting at the heart of our communities. If the government is…

Preston Council transfers Travellers’ site into co-op management

'A key part of our commitment to community wealth building is to encourage greater democratic ownership…

Lincolnshire Co-op CEO Ursula Lidbetter announces retirement

She steps down after 37 years with the society, which were recognised with an OBE for…