Community energy sector meets to discuss challenges of the carbon transition

Discussion included power purchase agreements, how to find reliable business partners and the ethics of solar…

Cwmpas chair and co-founder David Jenkins to stand down after 40 years

'David has left an incredible legacy, and one which we will honour as we move forward…

Gower Power launches share offer to bring Welsh solar farm into community ownership

Brynwhilach solar farm produces enough electricity for 1,650 average homes and will save over 45,000 tonnes…

Co-ops West Midlands in fight to save cash-strapped Birmingham’s community assets

The Save Birmingham campaign wants to save local spaces from a fire sale after the city…

Scotmid announces partnerships with RNLI and Social Enterprise Academy

The co-op's charity partnership will raise funds for a new lifeboat, while its education initiative will…

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Heather Lee wins People in Retail executive leader award

Lee says the award is 'a true reflection of our collective efforts to make the society…

Community businesses on list for latest round of levelling-up cash

Historic community pub the Vale of Aeron and co-op public space Stretford Hall are among those…

Scotmid CEO John Brodie to retire next August after 20 years at helm

The announcement comes as the society reports an increased half-year trading profit of £1.5m

Midcounties marks 10 years of Fairphone partnership as new device launches

Focus materials in the new device are 70% sourced from recycled or fairly mined materials, including…

Fonterra doubles profit to $1.6bn but warns of falling farmgate milk price

'We are aware that there are challenging conditions on the ground for many of our farmers,'…

Co-op Group reduces pre-tax half-year loss as investment in price continues

'We're very proud of our achievements over the last six months particularly given the prevailing economic…

Lancaster Music Co-op saved by council deal for lease on building

'It feels amazing to finally start work on repairs to the building and getting it back…