English community pub programme receives £2.2m round of funding

Plunkett Foundation will use the money to roll out the new round of the More Than…

Irish credit unions look to increase loan rates – and cap savings

The sector has been hit by higher costs and reduced demand for lending

Hebden Bridge unveils blue plaques to its co-operative history

The town celebrates International Co-operatives Day with a celebration of its 19th century fustian co-op

Turn empty barracks into housing co-ops for veterans, says MP

Labour/Co-op MP Gareth Thomas is pushing for the MoD to offer more help to homeless ex-military…

Making co-operative citizens: A century of learning collaboration

How the Co-op College has worked to bring collaborative education to the movement

Anna Turley voted chair of the Co-op Party

'I look forward to working with co-operators, members, elected representatives, the wider movement and our great…

Gangsters without borders: How do we save the commons from kleptocracy?

In a globalised world where wealth and capital can cross international borders unhindered and often unnoticed,…

The Co-op Group shares its top tips on data ethics

Data is now a core element to a business's performance - so how can co-ops make…

Co-operative solutions for a planet in crisis

For World Environment Day (5 June), Co-op News looks at efforts made in sectors ranging from…

Meet … Pete Westall, chief values officer, Midcounties Co-op

'We’ve got customers and members who are more empowered, and a younger generation seeking ethical leadership'

Doubt cast on regulation of Nepalese co-op growth programme

'Due to poor monitoring, many co-operatives landed in trouble in the past'

Energy co-ops in US move to renewables

The sector is still reliant on fossil fuels but as the price of wind and solar…