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Cyber attack on Co-op Group leaves stores with empty shelves

The attack by ransomware gang DragonForce has led to some members' data being compromised

BSA enlists Hesket Newmarket co-op to brew up anniversary ale

The Building Societies Association is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the world's first building society

Midcounties Co-op helps launch 31 new co-ops and community businesses

The society backed the start-ups through funding and by connecting new co-ops with existing ones for…

Chelmsford Star hands cash boost to disabled youth charity

The retail society's Community Fund provides financial backing to grassroots organisations across mid-Essex

Lincolnshire Co-op hands out latest round of community cash

Recipients include environmental group All Things Good and Nice, Parkinson’s rehabilitation group Mind and Move, and…

Can co-ops protect press freedom in the age of AI?

As we enter uncharted waters when it comes to news information, we hear from the Independent…

Media co-op New Internationalist gets ready to take on the far right

Far-right parties and movements are on the rise in Europe, where they are either leading or…

New Forest site secured for wildlife with help from Southern Co-op

The retail society donated £50k to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to buy the…

East of England Co-op bags green award for travel branch

The society's sustainable pod in Brightlingsea, Essex, was awarded gold by the Carbon Charter

State rescue of Britain’s last steelworks re-opens the ownership question

'Member ownership and control must be part of the national conversation when it comes to the…

Central Co-op reports operating profit of £9.2m and continued investment

'We’re investing in our society, our colleagues, our stores and our communities because that’s what co-operatives…

Co-op Group hires energy firm to fit rooftop solar across estate

The Group, which has over 2,500 food stores across the country, has launched the initiative as…