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Movement loses leading co-operator, Lord Thomas of Macclesfield

Tributes have been paid to the former managing director of the Co-op Bank

Central England Co-op announces new security measures at food stores

The move follows a series of robberies and ram-raids across the society’s trading area

£4m bond issue launched for UK’s largest crowdfunded community solar farm

'This can keep money in the local economy and turn energy production into an asset for…

Making a difference: Co-ops and education

A Q&A with Dr Sarah Alldred, projects development manager at the Co-operative College

Supporters Direct to grant annual award in memory of Jacqui Forster

The award will recognise women who promote the values and principles of the trust movement

Making a difference: Community Energy Conference looks at regulation and tech

Representatives of the sector met in Manchester to plot a course for community-owned energy projects

Making a difference: agriculture

How is the co-operative model keeping family farming alive in Lincolnshire?

How do we double the size of the UK’s co-operative economy?

An independent report from the New Economics Foundation, commissioned by the Co-op Party, has been launched…

How are co-ops celebrating Co-operatives Fortnight?

The fortnight looks at how the movement 'thinks different' and has seen initiatives such as education…

London Mutual Credit Union launches new initiative to reach armed forces

The Forces Finance initiative will work to design new financial products and member benefits

Co-operative Bank extends support for the Hive

The Hive support programme, delivered by Co-operatives UK, has been extended until the end of 2020

Making a difference: Community ownership is saving pubs

'Co‑operative pubs are a great leveller – they bring people together of all ages, backgrounds, interests,…