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Britain’s co-op sector is lagging behind – so what can it learn from abroad?

As ministers look to double the co-op economy, a Co-op Party report draws lessons from Italy,…

Doubling the co-op sector: Where will the growth come from?

Peter Hunt, managing partner at co-op consultancy Mutuo, looks at the implications of Labour's vow to…

UK Co-op Congress brings world movement to Rochdale birthplace

Rebecca Harvey and Anca Voinea report from the annual sector gathering, which this year formed part…

Co-op Group supports prisoner apprenticeships in bid to cut reoffending

The rail engineering apprenticeships, provided by City & Guilds, will run at HMP Highpoint, after Group…

Co-op Group completes solar project at its biggest depot

The retailer has fitted more than 6,700 panels at its Biggleswade depot in Bedfordshire as part…

Members back pay rise for Nationwide CEO Debbie Crosbie

The mutual points out that it is much bigger than other building societies and that it…

Nationwide Building Society faces backlash over CEO’s 43% pay rise

Some members are not happy that the deal, which could see Debbie Crosbie earn nearly £7m…

Midcounties launches online portal to help members manage investments

Developed with Mutual Vision, specialists in digital financial management, the online portal “combines modern convenience with…

Scottish agri-support co-ops confirm merger after members vote

HBS Ring and Ringlink Scotland will combine the strength of more than 4,000 members and an…

Villagers add their local to UK family of community pubs

The Lion at Ickleton, Cambs, has been bought by locals with after a share offer, a…

Water and Post Office failures keep mutualised public services on the agenda

Ministers are still open to handing the ownership to postmasters after the Horizon scandal - and…

Chelmsford Star passes first member hurdle for Central merger

The transfer of engagements now requires a simple majority at a second special members' meeting on…