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Co-op Party call to turn RBS into a building society

The Co-op Party chairman told its centenary conference there was a need for stronger challengers to…

Centenary marked by a successful year for the Co-operative Party

Membership and parliamentary representation hit record highs as the Party contributed to policy throughout the UK

Brexit: Implications and opportunities for the co-operative movement

The subject was hotly debated at the Co-op Party conference, with fringe events looking at its…

Distribution of white poppies in schools causes controversy

White poppies, first worn by the Women’s Co-operative Guild in 1933, are a symbol of peace…

Awards ceremony recognises social businesses in Wales

Winners of the Social Business Wales Awards include Denbighshire Music Co-operative, which also provided the evening’s…

Community share offer to open iconic Glasgow baths as wellbeing centre

Locals in the Govanhill area have been fighting to provide much-needed facilities at the site since…

Co-op Group scoops a win at the British Beer and Pub Association Awards

The retailer beat Waitrose and Spar to the title of Off-trade Retailer of the Year

Searching for ways to boost the co-operative culture in Northern Ireland

Cooperative Alternatives is hosting two events in Belfast to look at the movement’s work in areas…

Central England Co-op donates vehicles for training and to help those in need

One of the society’s vehicles has been given as a teaching aid on a mechanics’ course,…

Dairy co-op names family-run Glasgoforest as its farm of the year

The farm, run by Anne Willis and her sons William and Angus, was praised for its…

Digital toolkit launches to help develop care and wellbeing co-ops

Wales Co-operative Centre has developed the Care to Co-operate online toolkit after new legislation offered more…

Renewable energy co-op Dulas leads the way in Wales with Fair Tax Mark

The Fair Tax Mark certifies that Dulas has met the highest standards in tax transparency and…