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New report looks at potential for community railways in UK

Prof Paul Salveson, who wrote the report, says co-op and community ownership models are well suited…

Government still holding back community energy, says sector body

'It’s frustrating to see so much of the work go unsupported and often limited by government…

SAOS welcomes new team members to broaden its involvement in agri-food sector

Stephen Sanderson will manage the delivery of the new Food Integrity Assurance business and Patrick Hughes…

Co-op Foundation hands out £50,000 to foster a more diverse tech sector

The Co-op Group's charity has given the funding to eight north west organisations working to make…

Brighton Energy Co-op runs grant scheme to help SMEs install solar and EV charging

'This is the decade in which carbon emissions need to be brought under control and the…

Young people don’t know it yet, but co-ops are just what they’re looking for

Research from Co-operatives UK found that youth awareness of the co-op model is low – but it…

Co-op Group CEO Steve Murrells given CBE for services to food supply chain

Other co-operators named in the new year honours list include former Channel Islands CEO Jim Hopley,…

2021: Looking back on Co-op News’ 150th year

This year we looked back at some key events from our first century and a half…

In memoriam: Obituaries from the co-op movement in 2021

The co-op movement said some sad farewells

A year in co-operation: How we reported on 2021

Timeline for an eventual year for the movement

Obituary: Bill May, activist and veteran London co-operator

Socialist campaigner with a commitment to co-op education

Ela Bhatt’s Congress keynote looks to a nurturing economy in 100-mile communities

'The co-operative being a collective, by creating an identity of its own, also establishes the individual…