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New look for Chelmsford Star Co-operative’s funeral division

The business has been renamed Co-op Funeral Directors, with branches given local names to move them…

Co-op Group urges support for bill to help victims of modern slavery

Frank Field has teamed up with the retailer to urge people to back Lord McColl’s bill…

Co-op Funeralcare says government needs to do more to help the bereaved

'Families will still face a difficult process in applying for support, and this can be overwhelming…

Obituary: William George (Bill) Hall

Remembering Bill Hall, a champion of Labour and co-operation

Co-op Insurance to shake up the travel market

The insurer says it is scoring a first by offering to pay travellers' medical costs up-front

Co-op Group bans sale of energy drinks to children

'We have listened to parents and teachers who want to limit young peoples' access to high…

Burns Night sees the spirit start flowing at community-owned GlenWyvis Distillery

The site will produce whisky and gin, with profits passed on to community projects at home…

Phone Co-op’s former chair raises questions over long-term growth strategy

'If we are talking about losses of a million we are eating our resources'

Co-op Group cuts prices on 600 products and trials Deliveroo link-up

The retailer is exploring fresh ways to reach new and existing customers

Co-op Group helps build national scheme to help modern slavery victims

The Group wants businesses around the country to follow its lead in offering work to survivors…

Opportunities for social business as survey finds growing interest in positive investment

'Consumers are increasingly looking to buy and use products that align with their personal values and…

After the Carillion collapse, can worker-owned contractors offer a better alternative?

'The work is so much project-based that there would be a natural team for many service…