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New scheme aims to drive youth co-operative development across the world

Hanna Persson, education and training officer at Cooperatives Europe looks at the opportunities brought by the…

Co-op Food is a top supermarket for customer satisfaction

Only one other grocer, online supermarket Ocado, was ranked above the Co-op in the index, which…

Channel Islands Co-operative takes plastic off local produce

‘Our members have been telling us they want to see action in this area. Plastic has…

Southern Co-op colleagues went litter picking for Co-operatives Fortnight

Seven colleagues from Southern Co-op’s food stores in Brighton, Four Marks and Carisbrooke volunteered for the…

Co-op Group to open new store and petrol station in Chester

The site features a petrol station and a 2,800 sq. ft. food store

Ram-raid targets cash point at Central England Co-op store in Scraptoft

A JCB telehandler was used to enter a cash machine in Scraptoft

How can co-ops help workers in the gig economy?

Co-ops are working with trade unions to provide alternative ownership models for online work platforms

Community-owned assets contribute £220m a year to England’s economy

The sector is growing, with nearly a third of its assets entering community ownership in the…

Central England Co-operative welcomes announcement of Children’s Funeral Fund

The fund will be available regardless of the family’s income, and will include a contribution towards…

Power to Change backs Stir to Action Beyond Here Fellowship

Selected fellows will work with community leaders to explore the pressures that come with their involvement…

Southern Co-op helps veterans’ charity buy much-needed camping equipment

‘It has made a huge difference and helped us to help others who need our support’

Campaign encourages Welsh businesses to consider employee ownership

'Employee ownership helps keep jobs and wealth in the community for the long term, and creates…