Chelmsford Star reports drop in trading surplus in tough retail environment

'2018 has been the worst year for shops since 2008, the height of the recession, and…

Profits down at Midcounties as energy and healthcare businesses hit losses

A tough energy market impacted on the society, which recorded increased sales in its food and…

Community energy sector responds to Labour Party’s new policy document

Proposals include a network of Local Energy Communities to democratise the energy system

Channel Islands Co-op beats tough trading conditions to lift operating profit

'It is a pleasure to report on a good year of progress as we continue to…

Should workers have a bigger stake in consumer co-ops?

'When you see an organisation where the workforce are engaged, you see a difference'

Tamworth Co-op reports reduced annual surplus but beats expectations

Chief executive Julian Coles highlighted issues such as the increased national living wage and and restructuring…

Big co-ops, small communities: How Central England engages with members

The society’s chief executive and senior board members attended a meeting with members in Holmfirth

First student housing co-op in the south east gets £65k boost

'I am hoping to see student housing co-operatives thrive and become the norm across Brighton'

Irish credit unions roll out energy-efficiency scheme for households

The scheme is delivered by CUDA's Solutions Centre alongside sustainability and retrofit experts

Big Brother’s here … so how do we control him?

'The more morally and politically unaccountable capitalism and capitalists are, the more monitored and accountable the…

Catalonia celebrates: Exploring the region’s co-op heritage

Andrew Bibby visits an exhibition on the region’s co-op history in Barcelona

Co-op College centenary: Working conditions and employee rights

A look back at the co-op movement’s support for workers, from minimum wages to education