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Rural Community Ownership Awards open for nominations

Applications are welcomed from community businesses, including co-operatives and community benefit societies

New acquisition boosts generating capacity Community Power Cornwall

The co-op says the purchase of privately owned assets is a viable way for the community…

John Lewis Partnership joins Bright Future programme to tackle modern slavery

The retailer joins the Co-op Group, East of England and Midcounties co-ops on the scheme

Lincolnshire Co-op opens £1.6m community outlet

'We’re all excited for the challenge of the new store opening and providing our valued services…

Southern Co-op starts week of fundraising for new children’s hospital unit

Events are happening across the society’s trading area for Charity Awareness Week

Co-op Group signs protocol to end modern slavery in the construction industry

Meanwhile, East of England and Midcounties Co-ops have signed up to the Bright Future scheme to…

Celebrity chef Nick Nairn to head judging panel for Co-op Scottish Supplier Awards

The awards have been organised by Scotmid and the Co-op Group

Plunkett Foundation announces five-year strategy to support community business

'We aim to be more focused and to target our resources and efforts more clearly and…

Arla co-op warns Brexit could send dairy costs soaring in the UK

'To protect the British public we are calling on both sides in the negotiations to be…

Leeds Co-op Academy promotes new weapon against modern slavery – the spoon

Youngsters who fear they are being taken abroad for a forced marriage are being told to…

Eroski launches campaign to recycle coffee capsules

The Spanish retail co-op chain says 100% of the material used in the capsules will be…

Harnessing technology to build heat-sharing co-ops

Woodchip burners, ground-sourcing heat loops and household battery storage all point the way to a new…