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The past informs the present: The co-operative movement and anti-slavery

Were the early co-operators supporters of Lincoln and the Union?

Midcounties colleagues plant community garden in Leamington

'A lot of time and energy has been put into the garden by the community, creating…

Co-op Group commits to a sustainable future of food

'The world is changing in ways that are having a real impact on our food system'

Co-op Party receives the Del Singh Memorial Award at Labour conference

The award aims to recognise the best campaign by a Labour-affiliated organisation

Time is ticking for Brexit – but can it bring a new co-op vision?

'The effect Brexit negotiations seem to have had on experts is to leave them equally unsighted…

Labour Party Conference commits to promoting employee ownership

'Decisions taken in boardrooms affect people’s pay, their jobs and their pensions. Workers deserve a real…

Midcounties Co-op nursery raises funds for young carers

The family fair is part of the co-op's Regional Communities Strategy to support local groups

Travelling the world to find a new co-operative commonwealth

'Constructing a commonwealth means insisting on principles while tolerating compromise'

Ethical Shop launches direct market for global farmers

The site is hosting Global Farmers’ Market in partnership with gebana, a German-based organisation which works…

Co-op Group and Waitrose are the top retailers for Beer, Wine and Spirits

'It’s an absolute honour to be recognised at these awards and is testament to the dedication…

Social enterprises put £60bn into UK economy, says report

The study, from the Co-op Group, Nationwide and Social Enterprise UK, is being used to lobby…

Toasting success in the Social Business Wales Awards

Winners include Wrexham-based Splash Community Trust and zero-waste shop Natural Weigh, in Crickhowell