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‘No home’ for housing co-ops in Scottish government, FOI reveals

Jasmine Owens investigates the policy environment for housing co-ops under the Scottish government - and finds…

Obituary: Jean Nunn-Price

A mainstay of the co-op movement including board roles at Midcounties and the Co-op Party NEC

Co-op Group appoints of Ronny Gottschlich to its board

Gottschlich has extensive experience in the retail sector, including as former CEO of Lidl UK

Government event at New Lanark looks for way to boost Scottish co-ops

Maximising economic growth by growing Scotland’s co-operative and mutuals sector was the focus of a recent…

How a London energy co-op is trying to bring power to the people

We speak to Giovanna Speciale, CEO of South East London Community Energy, about its work towards…

Government must do more to save community pubs, warns Plunkett UK

Plunkett UK has expressed disappointment at the government’s announcement of a 15% discount on pubs’ business…

Cooperazione Trentina turns 130 – and looks to its future

The federation has survived tough times through 'collective solidarity, ethical mercantilism, federated structure, and strong ties…

Co-op College moves to unstaffed model and online legacy

College chair Chris Jardine talks to Co-op News about the sad end of an era for…

Co-op Group plans 18 new stores and openings in first quarter

The first opening of the year is a store serving new neighbourhood development of Willowbrook Park,…

Triodos becomes the first international bank to secure Fair Tax Mark

Fair Tax Foundation 'immensely impressed' with the bank’s commitment to responsible tax conduct

Abcul and BSA urge reform to drive credit union and building society growth

Apex CEOs Matt Bland and Sarah Harrison made policy recommendations to MPs on the Treasury Select…

Grain co-op Openfield reports £50k annual profit

Operating costs fell 5.6% to £13.5m, while group revenues were down 13.7% to £479m