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Co-op development agency launched in Islington to promote democratic economy

The local council is working with Outlandish, Co-operatives UK, Hackney Co-operative Developments, Stir to Action, Principle…

NFU Mutual pledges £3.25m for UK charities in 2022

The money will help communities through the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, says the insurer

Co-op Group secures £12m site for Scotland distribution facility

'This investment is key to the development of our overall network as part of our commitment…

Cooperation Town puts out the call for Camden food networks

'Food co-ops offer a sustainable alternative to food banks, while helping to build members' confidence and…

Southern Co-op extends scheme to sell products past their best before date

The move is part of the society’s efforts to tackle the problem of food waste

Obituary: Alan Middleton, former director at Lincolnshire Co-op and Co-operatives UK

'His contribution to the co-operative movement, as a guardian of good co-operative corporate governance, is undisputed'

Q&As for 2022: Shaun Tarbuck, CEO of insurance co-op apex ICMIF

The move from protection to prevention, with net-zero commitments and public-private-mutual parnerships to deliver the UN…

Q&As for 2022: Peter Hunt, managing partner at Mutuo

The movement's 'different business purpose will be so much more important as we try to rebuild…

Q&As for 2022: Jim McMahon, chair of the Co-op Party

'Throughout all of our work, there has been a common theme – equality'

Q&As for 2022: Derek Walker, CEO, Wales Co-operative Centre

Coming highlights include the Co-ops Europe General Assembly and the development of a Welsh member-owned community…

Q&A for 2022: Rose Marley, CEO, Co-operatives UK

'As new technology begins to impact and disrupt every area of our lives, it is vital…

Dairy co-op Arla doubles carbon reduction target for operations

The farmer-owned co-op has announced plans including a switch to fossil-free trucks and conversion to green…