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Doubling the size – hit, miss or maybe?

Rose Marley, CEO of Co-operatives UK, on the recent Downing Street Reception for the co-op and…

Community businesses boost local economies and services, says report

Plunkett UK says the sector provides jobs, offers goods and boosts the circular economy by trading…

Scottish farm machinery co-ops plan merger

Ringlink Scotland and Highland Business Services are asking members to vote on the proposal in the…

Co-op Group cuts plastic from three products

The change will save 115 tonnes of plastic from landfill per year, says the Group

Soundpound credit unions work with Manchester mayor on green home loans

'Soundpound and their members will play an important role in modernising our built environment while cutting…

My key takeaways from the Cecop general assembly in Krakow

Jenny de Villiers, of Co-operatives UK, reports from the general assembly of the confederation of industrial…

Co-op and mutual leaders attend Downing Street reception

Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to growing the sector and launched a call for evidence on co-ops…

Co-op Group opens new round of £5m community fund

'Thanks to Co-op members,  the Local Community Fund has helped 39,000 causes across the UK since…

Scottish council approves plan to create local credit union

East Renfrewshire Council will work with community planning partners to re-establish a credit union presence in…

Andrea Melville joins Co-op Bank as first female CEO

Melville joins Jo Kenrick who became chair earlier this year

Energy4All chair elected Rescoop.eu president as part of new board

The federation held its general assembly during a two-day European Energy Communities Forum

Social economy is crucial to local growth, says Power to Change

The community business organisation has set out ten practical lessons for councils looking for inclusive growth