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Lincolnshire Co-op’s Heather Lee wins People in Retail executive leader award

Lee says the award is 'a true reflection of our collective efforts to make the society…

Community businesses on list for latest round of levelling-up cash

Historic community pub the Vale of Aeron and co-op public space Stretford Hall are among those…

Scotmid CEO John Brodie to retire next August after 20 years at helm

The announcement comes as the society reports an increased half-year trading profit of £1.5m

Southern Co-op marks 150 years since its first community store

A commemorative plaque was presented to local charity Enable Ability, near the co-op's original Portsmouth store

Midcounties marks 10 years of Fairphone partnership as new device launches

Focus materials in the new device are 70% sourced from recycled or fairly mined materials, including…

Obituary: Former Midcounties director Clive Booker, 1944 – 2023

'We will all miss his co-operative spirit and unique sense of humour'

Fairtrade Foundation launches fairer incomes campaign ahead of International Coffee Day

Fairtrade has raised its minimum price for coffee to $1.80 per pound as climate change increases…

Co-op Group reduces pre-tax half-year loss as investment in price continues

'We're very proud of our achievements over the last six months particularly given the prevailing economic…

Lancaster Music Co-op saved by council deal for lease on building

'It feels amazing to finally start work on repairs to the building and getting it back…

EO tax benefits must be extended to worker co-ops, government urged

Workers.coop and Co-operatives UK want employee ownership incentives to include more options for businesses and workers

Regenerative farm co-op in Wales runs community share offer

The Tyddyn Teg team are looking to raise £80k towards the £400k needed to transfer ownership…

Co-operatives UK recognised at Manchester business awards

The co-operative network received the award for Business of the Year 2023