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Travelling the world to find a new co-operative commonwealth

'Constructing a commonwealth means insisting on principles while tolerating compromise'

Ethical Shop launches direct market for global farmers

The site is hosting Global Farmers’ Market in partnership with gebana, a German-based organisation which works…

Co-op Group and Waitrose are the top retailers for Beer, Wine and Spirits

'It’s an absolute honour to be recognised at these awards and is testament to the dedication…

Social enterprises put £60bn into UK economy, says report

The study, from the Co-op Group, Nationwide and Social Enterprise UK, is being used to lobby…

Toasting success in the Social Business Wales Awards

Winners include Wrexham-based Splash Community Trust and zero-waste shop Natural Weigh, in Crickhowell

First Co-op MP’s portrait to hang in Parliament thanks to Central England Co-op

'This painting is a wonderful reminder of Alfred’s legacy as a co-operator and also a fantastic…

Care leavers in Manchester and Rochdale co-operating to combat youth loneliness

'Isolation and loneliness are real issues for many young care leavers'

Scotmid announces increased profit and turnover in half-year results

The society said the result was driven by strong sales figures from its food convenience business

Credit unions nominated for Ethical Financial Services Provider award

'It really does help raise awareness of the positive impact credit unions are having within society'

Co-op Group gets tough on plastic in new ethical blueprint

The retailer is to phase out single use plastic bags and make its packaging easier to…

Strong half-year results for Central England

Like-for-like convenience sales at the society were helped by increased trading during the hot summer period

Coffee co-op scoops prestigious taste awards

'The credit goes to the farmers and their co-operatives who care deeply about the products –…