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Can co-ops calm the social media storm?

Amid concern over fake news and polarised debate can co-op ways of working lead to a…

Co-op Group cuts member rewards but doubles community support

The '5 and 1' reward has been dropped: Members now get 2% back from money spent…

Co-op journalism: the role of user-led and member-owned media

Co-ops can play a vital role in maintaining a healthy and diverse media - and the…

World Cooperative Congress to take place in Seoul in December 2021

The event had been scheduled by the International Cooperative Alliance for November 2020 but was postponed…

Scotmid Co-op lifts turnover by £6.7m in half-year results

The retail society posted an operating profit of £2.6m but warned of uncertainty over Covid-19 and…

Leeds Credit Union launches £17m Christmas loan pot

The loan pot is designed to help membes steer clear of payday lenders and loan sharks

Interview: John Holdsclaw of the US National Cooperative Bank

We catch up ahead of his speech at the UKSCS conference about CDFIs, co-op development and…

Product design firm bought out by employees

More than 30 members of staff now have a stake in Shore - a business based…

John Lewis axes staff bonus for the year and writes down value of department stores

The retailer has posted a loss before tax and exceptional items of £55m for the first…

Co-op Group: Half-year profits and new membership programme announced

The new member plan will 'increase money going to community causes and charities'

Local communities should “control a quarter of post-Brexit prosperity fund”, says report

Locality says co-ops and community businesses are more effective in creating employment and targeting local needs

Co-op Party announces NEC election results

The successful candidates take up their three year posts in October