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Big Solar Co-op launches share offer for rooftop projects in Birmingham

The co-op is setting up a pipeline of projects with an ambitious target of 1000kW of…

Planners give the nod to community solar farm in Plymouth

Plymouth Energy Community says the project will provide enough renewable power for 3,800 homes and save…

Inflation and farm costs hit profits at dairy co-op First Milk

The co-op said it had improved its balance sheet and increased milk price to its members…

Waste bread from Co-op Group suppliers turned to beer under new partnership

Hazy Pale Ale, from Toast brewery, will use half a tonne of surplus bread instead of…

UK’s Ben Reid re-elected to ICA board after recount

The revised results, which stem from complications in the voting after an IT failure, see Mr…

How Quay Co-op became a Cork icon after 40 years in its community

'Reaching this milestone is down to hard work, dedication and also that spark of alternative creativity…

World Credit Union Conference gets under way in Glasgow

With one in three residents a member of a credit union, Glasgow is an important city…

Cooperatives Europe welcomes priorities outlined by EU’s Czech presidency

Stated goals on gig economy workers and renewable energy will address ' the most pressing issues…

EU-NZ trade agreement criticised by agri-co-ops on both sides

Copa-Cogeca is concerned about the impact of giving market access to NZ farmers – but Fonterra…

Carbon Co-op launches planning toolkit for community-led energy

The toolkit aims to support community-led energy planning and prompt discussion of a just transition to…

MEPs approve report on EU action plan for the social economy

Cooperatives Europe welcomed the report but said it needed stronger measures on democratic governance and capacity…

CECOP report highlights the advantages of the co-op model in the care sector

The report focuses on how co-ops address challenges in the care sector and provide better quality…