Government net zero strategy ‘needs more support for co-ops and community energy’

Community Energy England and Co-operatives UK respond to the government‘s plans for the carbon transition

East of England Co-op reports sales growth for first half and £3.4m profit

'We’ve continued to invest in our business to help fulfil the long-term potential of our co-operative,'…

Policymakers are getting busy – so how can co-ops catch their eye?

Lessons from the US federal Covid programmes were discussed at the Co-op Impact Conference

Central England Co-op announces half year trading profit of £15.7m

'This model has worked successfully for over 175 years and has been resilient in good times…

Southern Co-op introduces UK’s first fully electric Tesla-based hearse

The emission-free electric vehicle will be recharged by the co-op using renewable electricity

Central England Co-op uses automation to improve shared services work

The society says Robotic Process Automation will improve efficiency, safeguard data and ensure regulatory compliance

Plunkett launches annual awards for rural community businesses

'Plunkett’s awards celebrate the hard work of everyday people who come together and create extraordinary businesses…

Lincolnshire Co-op raises more cash for school breakfast clubs

The £221,275 donation guarantees funding for the clubs for three years

Midcounties launches Your Co-op membership app

The society says the app will allow members to access offers, select causes for community support,…

Midcounties announces operating profit of £5.4m for half year

CEO Phil Ponsonby said management teams continued to work towards the co-op's long-term objectives despite the…

Meet … Mike Smyth, chair of Energy4All

Community energy 'helps to engage local people, retain wealth and compensates people with a share of…

Co-op Group responds to lorry driver shortage with apprenticeship scheme

'We’ll be able to help driver recruitment by attracting new talent and make the sector more…