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East of England Co-op adopts green tech to cut road fleet emissions

The in-cab system from Lightfoot coaches drivers to operate more safely and with greater fuel efficiency

Co-op Group announces £240m investment in its membership offer

The retailer hopes to add a million members over the next five years with incentives including…

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing appoints new chair as it works on recovery process

The mutual says Kevin Brady brings a broad range of experience in housing and government on…

Economic crisis forces closure of Derby wholefoods co-op Sound Bites

'We're making the decision to close the shop on a high, rather than watching it go…

Preparations under way for Co-operatives Fortnight

'This year, we'll show how co‑operatives offer an altogether different way to do business; to support…

Plunkett Foundation announces national community business conference

The event, scheduled for Birmingham on 6 July, will be the charity's first face-to-face conference in…

Co-op housing apex prepares to launch its Four Million Homes campaign

'The programme will drive a process of cultural change in the social housing sector leading to…

Co-ops and disability: New ways to meet people’s needs

Researcher Steve Graby organised an event bringing together representatives of the co-op and disabled people's movements

Scotmid profits fall £2.7m as cost-of-living crisis continues

'There were a number of factors that impacted performance including energy costs, food price inflation, pay…

Cost of living crisis: Welsh government commits another £600k for credit unions

'Credit unions work incredibly hard in support of our journey to promote social justice and tackle…

Bristol Energy Co-op launches £1m share offer to boost local community renewables

The co-op says the funds will help it roll out new renewable projects, delivering clean energy…

First Milk dairy co-op acquires B Corp status through its sustainability efforts

The UK co-op has been working on net zero targets and the development of regenerative agriculture…