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Co-op Group signs new wind deal as CEO attacks Tory climate policy

The Co-op Group has announced a seven-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to use energy generated from…

UK’s Co-op Bank and Triodos named ‘eco-providers’ by Which?

The status is in contrast to banks named for contributing to the financing of fossil fuels

East of England wins big at the Retail Industry Awards

The retailer won awards recognising its community support efforts and its use of AI tech to…

Rural co-op network works to drive community ownership

Updates on the Co-operative Retail Society Network, a development partnership between retail societies and Plunkett UK

Scotmid Co-op announces Alzheimer Scotland as its new charity partner

The partnership includes awareness campaigning alongside fundraising

Matt Bland on Labour conference: ‘We must seize this opportunity with both hands’

'Mutuals are at the heart of building a more inclusive, resilient and community-focused economy'

Labour conference: Co-ops position themselves as inclusive growth enablers

Economic growth, a priority for Keir Starmer’s government, has been a central theme at the Labour…

Midcounties Co-op hails milestone of more than 500,000 volunteer hours

The society has marked its 20th anniversary with a list of 20 landmark achievements, from membership…

Insurance mutual Shepherd’s Friendly announces new CEO

Jonathan Sandell joins from Lloyd's Bank and replaces Ann-Marie O’Dea, who steps down after more than…

Sustainability update from worker co-op Suma Wholefoods

The report looks at six key areas: net zero, nature, zero waste, decent work, healthy and…

Central Co-op and Midcounties in discussions around landmark merger

If approved, the combined society would unite over one million members, 13,000 colleagues and annual sales of £1.8bn

Central Co-op CEO Debbie Robinson on a new chapter for Chelmsford Star

Set up in 1867 by Essex iron workers, the iconic independent retail society merged with Central…