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Brighton’s Bevy community pub calls for support to save it from closure

The pub has won praise for its services to the local community but faces the wall…

Southern Co-op given freedom of Portsmouth to honour its work during Covid-19 pandemic

'This recognition from Portsmouth City Council is a testament to the unwavering commitment and tireless efforts…

UK employee-owned sector grows by 37% in a year to more than 1,400 firms

'As the sector continues to grow, we want to highlight that EO produces results for businesses,…

Green energy report for North West calls for more citizen ownership

Co-operatives UK joined a taskforce for the Manchester and Liverpool city regions which found the north…

Shaun Tarbuck to retire as ICMIF chief, with Liz Green taking the reins

Tarbuck officially steps down in November 2024 and will stay on part time in an advisory/ambassadorial…

Central Co-op to offer debt-free degrees for colleagues and external candidates

The management course will cover modules ranging from communication and business finance to data analysis and…

Building societies bring mutual values to bear on economic crisis

'The culture, behaviour and decisions made by building societies, credit unions and co-ops are different because…

More than a loyalty card: Global inspiration

As UK retail societies seek to modernise their membership offers, what can be learned from overseas?

More than a loyalty card: UK retail co-operative membership

The evolving landscape of economic participation in the UK's retail societies

Stir to Action crowdfunds new guide to grassroots community organisation

The ABCs of the New Economy will 'share straightforward tools and ideas for workplaces, communities, and…

Co-op Group to offer greener cremations: Replacing heat with water

Resomation – also known as alkaline hydrolysis or water cremation – speeds up the natural process…

Credit union legislation granted royal assent in Parliament

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 is 'pivotal' for credit unions – but fails other…