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European retail co-op leaders meet with MEPs to discuss food policy

Discussion focused on the contribution of co-ops to sustainable, inclusive, and innovative food retail

REScoop gives guarded welcome for EU’s Citizens Energy Package

European energy co-op federation REScoop.eu has welcomed the European Commission’s proposals on citizen-owned local renewables, but…

Marking a decade of community shares in Scotland

A report says the £21.8m raised in citizen finance has leveraged in over £32m in additional…

Lincolnshire Co-op delivers funding boost for 42 food banks

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions scheme has launched a fundraising drive for food banks across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire,…

Mercosur deal heads up list of policy concerns for Copa and Cogeca

The European farm co-ops apex is also concerned over fertiliser imports and threats to rice and…

Future Co-ops conference looks at ways to reclaim community power

The results were announced in the early hours of 27 February: the UK’s Green Party had…

Where does the working class fit into the modern UK co-op movement?

A Revolting Class (Arc) supports co-ops and other social change groups looking to better understand class…

Co-op Retail Conference to plot a course through challenging times

Rose Marley from Co-operatives UK talks to Co-op News ahead of next week's flagship event

Community power in the UK: Reviving the social club

Born from mutual traditions, the clubs were essential community hubs - and they can rise again,…

Dorothy Francis looks back on a life of co-operative casework

'Co-ops have been my life', says the veteran development worker, who has retired after 40 years…

Housing co-op leaders call for sector renewal ahead of Scottish elections

The Confederation of Co-operative Housing launched its CCH Manifesto – Leading a Co-operative Housing Renewal in Scotland…

Co-op Group and Co-operatives Wales join call for Good Food Bill

The Co-op Group, Co-operatives Wales and employee-owned Riverford Organic are among 100 signatories to a campaign…