Retail and plastic: Eroski co-op goes back to basics with the paper bag

The retailer, part of Mondragon, is also planning compostable and recyclable alternatives

Plunkett Foundation celebrates its centenary with social media film project

The organisation will also be launching new initiatives under its current five-year strategy

Co-op Party MPs join vote against May’s Brexit deal

Last October the Party gave its backing for a People's Vote on the final deal

Locals in Southport take on the developers in a bid to save pub for the community

'Almost a quarter of privately owned pubs have closed their doors since 2008. Yet, 100% of…

Brighton Energy Co-operative announces a raft of new projects

Community rooftop solar systems are to be installed at schools, offices and university buildings in the…

Is Fairtrade fair? Movement answers its critics

With Traidcraft in crisis, Paul Gosling looks at debate surrounding the drive for a more ethical…

Chelmsford Star reports positive Christmas figures

Like-for-like sales rose 5% across the society’s food stores

Lincolnshire Co-op reports 7.5% increase in Christmas food store sales

The society also reported a strong performance for its Love Local food and drink range

US co-op movement measures the cost of Trump’s government shutdown

'While the government is shut down, we are unable to access needed resources as part of…

Climate change is hitting food production, say Rwanda’s farm co-ops

Measures such as improved irrigation and erosion control are urgently needed, say experts

John Lewis staff bonus in doubt after poor Christmas performance

It would be the first time since 1953 that the bonus has not been paid

Leeds community trust wants to develop new social housing project

'We want to minimise car use and bring together a group of people that will create…