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Co-op Group launches toolkit to help businesses close gender pay gap

It covers areas such as hiring, menopause and menstrual health support, flexible working, parental and carers’…

Co-op Group defends itself against allegations of ‘toxic’ executive culture

A letter to board members seen by the BBC says senior team members are afraid to…

New retail society OurCoop pledges 300 new apprentice placements

The society promises 'routes into work, progression for existing colleagues and leadership development'

Co-op Group funds £2m scheme to offer green industry skills to youth

The fund will 'support initiatives helping young people build the skills, confidence and networks needed to…

OurCoop launches after merger of UK consumer societies

The million-member retailer brings together Central Co-op, Midcounties and Chelmsford Star

Lincolnshire Co-op Christmas donation drive supported 72 charities

Customers supported toy banks, hygiene banks and food banks through the annual appeal

2025 in review: Debbie Robinson

CEO, Central Co-op

2025 in review: Shirine Khoury-Haq

CEO, the Co-operative Group

Channel Islands Co-op told to pay £3.5m to former CEO

Colin MacLeod was awarded compensation for psychiatric injury and loss of earnings in the bullying case

Lincolnshire Co-op partners with local hospital on ‘hygiene bank’

The society wants patients to have access to a regular supply of sanitary and toiletry products

Central and Midcounties merger ‘overwhelmingly’ approved

Members will now vote on a new name, ahead of legal completion in January

Co-op Group pledges £1bn to economy after Reeves budget

Measures include cost-of-living pricing in stores, spending pledges with UK food producers, store openings and targeted…