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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…

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

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

Meet … Ian Adderley, expert on co-op governance and regulation

'There’s an invisibility of co-operatives when compared to other types of organisation ... so I felt…

Primer for the new economy: A beginner’s guide to the co-op movement

Book review: Co-op governance and regulation expert Ian Adderley offers a valuable introduction to the movement

Co-op and mutuals movements adjust to life on the cybercrime frontline

After the ransomware attack on the Co-op Group, we look at the threat to co-ops in…

Co-ops and rebalancing society: A story in numbers

The UK is looking to grow its co-op sector - but how should that work? Colin…