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Midcounties named business of the year at national sustainability awards

The prize is one of two gongs picked up by the retail society at the Edie…

UK-EU trade deal: What co-ops need to know

We look at some of the main implications for businesses, including co-ops

Former British Airways executive appointed to lead Co-op Travel

Replacement for Alistair Rowland sets sights on driving growth across travel and leisure offering

Fairtrade Foundation welcomes UK trade deal with Ghana

Without a trade agreement in place Ghanaian producers, including co-operatives, faced import duties

Obituary: Brian Hill (1974-2021)

Tributes have been paid to 'an incredibly popular colleague' from Midcounties and Central England

Scottish food wholesaler transfers to employee ownership

Inverness-based Swansons worked with Co-operative Development Scotland on the move

Central England Co-op steps up crime campaign after threats against store workers

The retail society has also launched a 'be kind' campaign after a rise in abuse, assaults…

Meet … Doug Field, joint CEO of East of England Co-op

'With the variety our family of businesses gives us, I learn something new on a daily…

How co-operative law helps co-ops grow: A UK perspective

'We have no explicit recognition of something distinctive as a co-operative which deserves protection and promotion,…

Agri-food co-ops in Europe and Ireland want smoother trade

Copa-Cogeca is among organisations calling for measures to limit disruption - while Ireland's Lough Neath Fisherman's…

UK government announces £4 million for a renewed Community Housing Fund

Housing co-operatives will be able to apply for money to support them in preparing bids for…

Obituary: Lifelong co-operator Winifred Knowles

Elaine Dean remembers loyal and creative Central England colleague