Central Co-op and Midcounties in discussions around landmark merger

If approved, the combined society would unite over one million members, 13,000 colleagues and annual sales of £1.8bn

Australia’s housing co-ops hold second annual summit

'Co-ops are proving that housing can be done differently, at scale, sustainably, and with people at…

A record-breaking year for UK co-operatives and mutuals

The Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report reveals the sector generated a combined income of £179.2bn and…

Lifelong co-operator seeks home for his treasured archive

David J Thompson has dedicated his life to the movement – and has been gathering books…

‘Hate divides communities, co-operation builds them’

New campaign to drive awareness of co-ops in post-conflict reconstruction

How the co-op principle of education starts in the early years

Launch for report arguing that co-op ideas and ways of learning are crucial for children's development

The fight to get co-operation on the curriculum

With education vital for a more co-operative future, Co-op College CEO Jacqui Thomasen talks about the…

Woodcraft Folk: A century of co-op education for social change

A youth group looking to give young people the tools to shape society, not just slot…

Obituary: Richard Hughes (1944-2025)

Hughes was active in a number of roles int the co-op movement, including CEO and secretary…

Not just a shop: A day with East of England Co-op

Chief executive Andy Rigby gives Co-op News a tour of the retail society

Steve Coogan on why he is backing the Middleton Co-operating project

The actor and comedian grew up in the Greater Manchester town and says it's time for…

A brighter future for modern slavery survivors

'Bright Future is built on a simple but powerful idea: that everyone has a right to live…