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Plotting a new future for democratic business in the UK

We catch up with Jonny Gordon-Farleigh of Stir to Action as he makes preparations for December's…

‘Crazily ambitious’ plan to make Middleton a co-op town

The Greater Manchester town wants to use co-op ideas to boost its foundational economy

First Milk lifts operating profit to £16.8m as it continues growth

The co-op also hailed steps forward in terms of investment and acquisitions, and with regenerative agriculture

UK credit union sector hits record income for 2023

The growth has been attributed to the decline of payday lenders and demand for affordable loans…

Heart of England Co-op hails multi-million spend on green upgrades

Phil Shanahan writes about the latest sustainability initiatives at the retail society, including refrigeration and lighting…

Ethical food co-op celebrates 25 years serving members in Reading

True Food Co-operative formed in 1999, originally serving as an organic buying group

Cwmpas calls for new solutions to Welsh wildlife crisis

'We need to move away from business models that take little account of potential risk to…

Housing co-op apex CCH helps member secure £40k retrofit grant

Starley Housing Co-op, in Coventry, hopes to reach net zero by 2050 and the new project…

Arla announces new growth plans for its ingredients business

The dairy has partnered with farmer-owned French early-life nutrition producer Sodiaal and launched a plant-based Lurpak…

Co-op Group helps lead investment in 600 early years apprenticeships

The move, which is supported by Midcounties Co-op, comes from the Royal Foundation’s Business Taskforce for…

Scottish farm co-ops apex SAOS appoints new chair

Rory Christie steps into the role, with Andy McGowan, another familiar face in the Scottish farming…

Lincolnshire Co-op donates thousands to hunger initiative

Lincolnshire Co-op says its Tackling Hunger campaign will see thousands of pounds worth of money and…