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Government event at New Lanark looks for way to boost Scottish co-ops

Maximising economic growth by growing Scotland’s co-operative and mutuals sector was the focus of a recent…

How a London energy co-op is trying to bring power to the people

We speak to Giovanna Speciale, CEO of South East London Community Energy, about its work towards…

Government must do more to save community pubs, warns Plunkett UK

Plunkett UK has expressed disappointment at the government’s announcement of a 15% discount on pubs’ business…

Co-op College moves to unstaffed model and online legacy

College chair Chris Jardine talks to Co-op News about the sad end of an era for…

Co-op Group plans 18 new stores and openings in first quarter

The first opening of the year is a store serving new neighbourhood development of Willowbrook Park,…

Abcul and BSA urge reform to drive credit union and building society growth

Apex CEOs Matt Bland and Sarah Harrison made policy recommendations to MPs on the Treasury Select…

Grain co-op Openfield reports £50k annual profit

Operating costs fell 5.6% to £13.5m, while group revenues were down 13.7% to £479m

Revolver Co‑operative tops Ethical Consumer rankings for coffee and tea

Revolver Co‑operative, the UK-based worker- and farmer-owned co-operative, has been ranked number one for both coffee…

Scotmid names six winners of its local suppliers competition

'We’re proud to support local suppliers and help innovative brands take the next step in their…

Co-op Group funds £2m scheme to offer green industry skills to youth

The fund will 'support initiatives helping young people build the skills, confidence and networks needed to…

UK credit union sector looks to double membership by 2035

Sector bosses want a renewed programme of reform, investment and support to bring strong growth

OurCoop launches after merger of UK consumer societies

The million-member retailer brings together Central Co-op, Midcounties and Chelmsford Star