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Central Co-op reports operating profit of £9.2m and continued investment

'We’re investing in our society, our colleagues, our stores and our communities because that’s what co-operatives…

Co-op Group hires energy firm to fit rooftop solar across estate

The Group, which has over 2,500 food stores across the country, has launched the initiative as…

MP tables bill to create specific form of tenure for housing co-ops

Labour/Co-op MP Andrew Pakes says the measure would help to level the regulatory playing field for…

Scotmid Co-op beats consumer blues to grow turnover by £4.5m

The retail society reported a trading profit of £4.3m and continued to invest in its business…

Pope Francis and his commitment to co-operatives

Throughout his tenure, he was vocal in his support for the co-operative model, recognising its potential…

Indonesian government plans network of village co-ops to tackle poverty

Ministers plan up to 80,000 rural co-ops offering financial services, medical facilities, and farm logistics, storage…

Ireland’s Lakeland Dairies recovers from market woes to post €21.3m profit

The result follows a difficult first half with challenging weather conditions and stubborn input prices, says…

World credit union day to build on International Year of Cooperatives

This year's theme, Cooperation for a Prosperous World, is designed to tie in with campaigning work…

SoundPound credit unions expand travel ticket deal in Greater Manchester

The consortium is working with the transport authority to offer savings on the region's Bee bus…

Record profit for the Co-operative Bank of Kenya

The bank, which holds its AGM next month, says this is the best financial performance in…

£800,000 boost to Big Solar Co-op rooftop solar programme

It is hoped the cash from social impact investor Resonance will save nearly 40,000 tonnes of…

Book launch for a centenary history of the UK Co-op College

The event, at the Working Class Movement Library in Salford, heard from authors Tom Woodin, Linda…