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Co-operatives UK reports strong surplus for 2017

'At a time of immense stress it was important to stand firm and demonstrate that the…

Lloyds Banking Group allocates £1 million additional funding for credit unions

The Credit Union Development Fund has helped 66 credit unions lend over £20m so far

Phone Co-op members agree transfer of engagements to Midcounties

'We think Midcounties is a good fit and a good home for us'

Opinion: Why the Phone Co-op and Co-operative Energy make perfect partners

Co-op Energy CEO David Bird on why he supports the Phone Co-op's transfer of engagements to…

Scotmid reports sales growth – but trading profit falls to £4.8m

'The resilience we have shown over the last few years will continue in 2018 as we…

Co-operative councils share best practices of working with local communities

A series of case studies sets out projects including housing, youth employment and mental health

East of England Co-operative to sell fresh food beyond Best Before date

The move extends the scheme launched last year to sell tinned goods, packets and dried food

Co-operative College launches International Co-operative Development course

The course will draw on the College's 15 years of development training

Historic pub reopens after four years thanks to community shares campaign

The Chequer Inn in Kent had been earmarked for development until locals intervened to save it

Co-op Group’s purchase of Nisa given the go-ahead

The deal has been cleared by the Competition and Markets Authority and is expected to complete…

Obituary: Jacqui Forster, pioneer of supporter ownership

'Jacqui's fortitude and determination not to give in was an inspiration to all who knew her'

Opinion: ‘Why I support the Phone Co-op’s proposed transfer of engagements to Midcounties’

The founder of the Phone Co-op, Vivian Woodell, on how lessons from the past should inform…