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Village creates community store in response to closures and pandemic

Locals in Whitley and Shaw banded together after the local store and cafe closed at the…

Central England Co-op retains Carbon Trust standards on waste reduction

The society has been re-awarded standards for carbon emissions, waste and water use for the fourth…

Co-operation among co-operatives from an international perspective

ICA director general Bruno Roelants shared his view on how co-ops are working together at an…

More questions from MPs over demutualisation plan for LV=

Gareth Thomas MP asked a number of questions, including an inquiry about future pension arrangements for…

Co-op Group urges help for the ‘ghosted generation’ of youth set back by the pandemic

Two thirds of young people fear they will be permanently disadvantaged by the pandemic, from education…

Scotmid launches competition for regional food and drink suppliers

'We are committed to supporting Scottish suppliers and developing long and lasting relationships with them'

Co-op Party condemns government plan for National Insurance hike

'As co-operators, we know that increasing funds into a market dominated by private interests won’t fix…

Co-op Group steps in to offer help to Afghan refugees

Actions include an initial donation of £250,000 to charity Refugee Action

Midcounties says its Your Co-op Broadband service is now climate positive

Gadgets, the internet, and the systems supporting them account for about 3.7% of global greenhouse emissions

Co-ops launch community share offer to give homes low-carbon retrofits

Carbon Co-op and Urbed want to raise £550,000 to eco-refurbish 1,150 homes and train 3,500 contractors…

Essay collection looks to take back the idea of community

Several co-operators contribute to this look at how to re-engage communities as the world faces a…

Southern Co-op uses adapted F1 tech to cut store emissions

The EcoBlade strips reduce the amount of cold air being lost into store aisles