Global

New Zealand’s co-operative economy has been comprehensively mapped for the first time, highlighting the importance of…

Equality

Co-op Group climbs through the ranks of Stonewall’s list of LGBT-friendly employers

January 31, 2017

The Co-operative Group is one of only two retailers to be listed in Stonewall’s list of top…

Business

South Korean government sets out second master plan for co-ops

January 30, 2017

The South Korean co-operative movement is entering a second phase of development with the adoption of a…

Banking and Insurance

Regulator tells Co-operative Insurance to clarify quotes for motorists

January 27, 2017

The Co-operative Insurance has been criticised by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over unclear information…

First community-owned pub in West Sussex opens after £300,000 campaign

January 26, 2017

A popular Sussex village pub has officially opened under community ownership following an eight-month campaign by locals. The…

Politics & Legal

Donald Trump government urged to back co-ops in overseas development

January 26, 2017

The US Overseas Cooperative Development Council (OCDC) has written to US president Donald Trump highlighting why co-ops should…

Midcounties halts eviction process for homeless people in Oxford garage

January 26, 2017

Midcounties Co-operative has stopped its eviction process against a shelter set up by homeless people at…

Scottish co-op bakes up a plan to boost the country’s health

A new venture that aims to use high quality bread to improve diet, health and the local economy…

Uncategorized

Co-op’s iconic CIS tower in Manchester on sale for a reported £50m

The Co-operative Group’s CIS tower in Manchester is on the market for a reported £50m, it has been…

Peter Couchman steps down as chief executive of the Plunkett Foundation

Plunkett Foundation has announced the resignation of chief executive Peter Couchman after eight years in the role. He is…

Retail

An inside view of the Co-op Group members’ council