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Q&As for 2022: Agnès Mathis, director, Co-operatives Europe

'We are hopeful that the growing interest in enterprises linking economy and sustainability will be translated…

Q&As for 2022: Derek Walker, CEO, Wales Co-operative Centre

Coming highlights include the Co-ops Europe General Assembly and the development of a Welsh member-owned community…

Q&A for 2022: Rose Marley, CEO, Co-operatives UK

'As new technology begins to impact and disrupt every area of our lives, it is vital…

Dairy co-op Arla doubles carbon reduction target for operations

The farmer-owned co-op has announced plans including a switch to fossil-free trucks and conversion to green…

Abcul CEO announces 2022 priorities for UK credit union sector apex

A blog post from Robert Kelly looked at issues such as political lobbying on regulation, and…

Bill to support worker buyouts of failing businesses passes first reading in parliament

The legislation is proposed as a way to widen ownership in a post-pandemic economy

Bristol Energy Co-op launches £1m share offer

The money will help fund projects including solar PV for the Bristol Beacon, which wants to…

New report looks at potential for community railways in UK

Prof Paul Salveson, who wrote the report, says co-op and community ownership models are well suited…

Government still holding back community energy, says sector body

'It’s frustrating to see so much of the work go unsupported and often limited by government…

Coop and Plus merger ratified to form third largest retail chain in Netherlands

The new co-operative will operate under the name Plus and will be headquartered in Utrecht

SAOS welcomes new team members to broaden its involvement in agri-food sector

Stephen Sanderson will manage the delivery of the new Food Integrity Assurance business and Patrick Hughes…

Co-op Foundation hands out £50,000 to foster a more diverse tech sector

The Co-op Group's charity has given the funding to eight north west organisations working to make…