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Co-operative Bank extends support for the Hive

The Hive support programme, delivered by Co-operatives UK, has been extended until the end of 2020

Making a difference: Community ownership is saving pubs

'Co‑operative pubs are a great leveller – they bring people together of all ages, backgrounds, interests,…

Riverford Organic Farmers switches to employee-ownership

'I want to be part of an organisation that helps us be the best version of…

Meet … Rebecca Harvey, executive editor of the Co-op News

Rebecca, previously the deputy editor, recently moved into her new role and here discusses the work…

Plan to boost social value in public spending not radical enough, says Co-op Party

The government still favours corporate models which are not best suited to delivering services, says policy…

Making a difference … Freelancers find a new way of working

Open Data Services formed when four freelancers came together to find a new way of working

Co-op Group to save four Waitrose stores after John Lewis issues profit warning

John Lewis said second-half profits would be close to zero and announced a new strategy and…

Making a difference: The Co-op Economy report 2018

‘We know co-operatives are resilient and sustainable businesses and these incredible stats reinforce that view. It…

Co-operative Gig will introduce local bands to Rochdale residents

'We feel that co-operation can be a great tool for getting things done in the world…

Co-operative of the Year winners announced

The winners were announced at Congress in London on Saturday 23 June

Co-ops making a difference through … Fairtrade

The Co-op Group's Fairtrade strategy development manager, Brad Hill, on the difference Fairtrade makes

Co-op Group farmers improve biodiversity with 1,000 miles of hedgerows

'The need to create a more sustainable approach to farming and food production is just as…