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Development Co-op launches pioneer share offer to grow UK sector

'We anticipate working in partnership with neighbourhoods and communities. This initiative should be of enormous interest…

MPs respond to blocked LV= deal in debate on co-ops

'It might well be that that members have made a mistake in rejecting the bid, but…

MPs call on Treasury minister to support the co-op economy in Westminster debate

Members from across the political spectrum paid tribute to the work of co-ops and looked at…

Welsh government works with building society to set up national community bank

The goal is to establish around 30 new outlets over the next decade, to offset high…

Locality research shows how community groups helped people through the pandemic

The research, funded by the government and the Co-op Foundation, also highlights the financial hit to…

Scotmid in-store butchery used to highlight success of local sourcing project

'The Butchery Broxburn is a great example of what can be achieved when industries work together…

Wales Co-op Centre hails the creation of 200 social enterprises in two years

The centre says the success of its business support programme shows that 'social business is fast…

Snapshots from the 1980s and the idealism of its worker co-ops

A new collection of fascinating images from a golden era for the movement

Have a co-op Christmas: Part two of our ethical gift guide

More fabulous gifts from co-op traders

LV= members vote to block sale to Bain Capital

'This is an incredible win for the mutual movement, and shows what members can do when…

MPs to debate role of co-ops in the UK economy

The debate, scheduled for 14 December, was proposed by Conservative MP Steve Baker following lobbying efforts…

GlenWyvis whisky co-op launches its first Scotch

The first run of the three-year-old GlenWyvis Highland Single Malt includes 3,600 bottles for distillery shareholders