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East of England Co-op returns to profit with £1m trading surplus

The society credits the result to a year of considered investment and reshaping of its business…

Co-op Group says it is in ‘recovery phase’ after cyber attack

The retailer told shoppers it is 'taking steps to bring our systems gradually back online in…

Obituary: Dr Rita Rhodes (1934-2025)

A prominent co-operative educationist, author and historian, her career included roles at the Co-operative Union, ICA…

Lincolnshire Co-op announces pay deal after talks with Usdaw

The society has also honoured colleagues and branches across its business estate at its annual awards

New UK trade deals: what do they mean for co-ops?

Reaction from the UK National Farmers Union and the US National Council of Farmer Cooperatives

Chelmsford Star reports trading loss of £746k after year of ‘challenges’

The board said it hoped to recover 'with continued diligence, financial controls and the implementation of…

Midcounties supports 50 people through its employment initiatives

Schemes include the Fairer Futures partnership with Miss Macaroon, and Fairer Access to Work, a collaboration…

Citypress: The UK’s largest employee owned communications agency

'The advantage of being employee owned is that you’re independent in perpetuity. I think it gives…

Cyber attack on Co-op Group leaves stores with empty shelves

The attack by ransomware gang DragonForce has led to some members' data being compromised

BSA enlists Hesket Newmarket co-op to brew up anniversary ale

The Building Societies Association is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the world's first building society

Midcounties Co-op helps launch 31 new co-ops and community businesses

The society backed the start-ups through funding and by connecting new co-ops with existing ones for…

Chelmsford Star hands cash boost to disabled youth charity

The retail society's Community Fund provides financial backing to grassroots organisations across mid-Essex