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New co-op fundraising campaign for armed forces charities

Lincolnshire Co-op and its local producers are working to support the Royal British Legion and RAF…

Making a difference: Fair taxation

Research from the Fair Tax Mark found that 74% of people want all companies to disclose…

Scotmid Co-op announces charity shortlist for Community Connect fund

The scheme, funded through the carrier bag levy, was trialled in the society’s North region last…

Co-ops pledged to promote sustainability on World Environment Day

Co-op Group and Midcounties among those highlighting how they're tackling environmental issues

Power to Change fund open for applications from community businesses

The Bright Ideas Fund will be open for applications between 26 June and 31 July 2018

Jewish community in North London plans to boycott new Co-op shop

The boycott is in response to the Group's sourcing policy

Rebecca Harvey appointed new executive editor of Co-op News

Ms Harvey is the 15th executive editor in the organisation’s 147-year history

What are co-ops doing to tackle security concerns?

Over the last year co-op shops across the UK have been targeted in robberies and ram-raids.…

Meet … Simel Esim

The thinker, do-er and co-operator who leads the ILO's Cooperatives Unit

Do the SDGs matter for co-op businesses?

The business case for engaging with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals

Midcounties Co-op partners with OLIO to address food waste

The food-sharing app means leftover food, and other items, can be given away to neighbours or…

FCA proposes regulation to address high cost credit and promote credit unions

The regulator highlights how credit unions and CDFIs can offer an alternative to high cost credit