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Co-ops join MPs’ calls for more government support for local journalism

Longer-term funding that reaches smaller titles is needed, says the report

Co-op Group will contest £450m legal claim over Somerfield sale

'Co-op strongly disputes both liability and quantum of the claim and the claim will be vigorously…

Credit union lending reaches record levels as UK borrowing costs rise

The figures were revealed as the government plans new rules for the sector, allowing it to…

How co-ops in the UK and North America are tackling mental health challenges

We hear from service providers who are devising new models of provision, and from agri co-ops…

Glasgow housing co-op to build 44 affordable homes

Glasgow City Council approved the disposal of the former primary school site in Pollok to Rosehill…

Meet … Cllr Louise Gittins, chair of the Co-operative Councils’ Innovation Network

'We realised the power of community action and engagement and the difference the co-operative way makes…

Barefoot training programme relaunches to tackle need for co-op business advisors

'If we want to grow the new economy we have to support the growth of appropriate…

How are retail and food co-ops responding to high inflation in the UK?

From grassroots action by Cooperation Town to support for warm spaces by the big retail co-ops,…

Close to the edge: Co-ops turn to crowdfunding through financial crisis

'Groups are fighting on multiple fronts ... Fatigued volunteers, diminished reserves, dealing with the governance ...'

Bright Future Co-op reappoints Causeway to run modern slavery programme

The work placement scheme with businesses including the Co-op Group and Midcounties has helped 77 people…

New chief of LV= pledges support for principles of mutualism

David Hynam, who took over after the failed bid to sell the insurer, also gave his…

Co-op Foundation opens second round of its climate fund

The Co-op Group’s charity wants to support organisations working to reduce reliance of soy and synthetic…