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Co-op Group launches plan to drive social mobility in its own ranks

The announcement follows a survey commissioned by the retail society which unveiled serious concerns about the…

Brazilian co-operators visit CHS farm to learn about US agriculture

Tracy Jones, a director at the agri co-op giant, gave the delegation a two-hour tour of…

Lincolnshire Co-op partners with Wykeland Group to buy shopping centre

The deal is the latest in a series of property development partnerships for the co-op, which…

Canadian housing and worker co-op apexes among winners of national sector awards

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada handed out the annual awards, including two new categories, at its recent…

Co-operators included in King’s Birthday Honours

MBEs go to Co-op Foundation chair Jamie Ward-Smith, Co-op Group apprenticeships lead Lloyd Justin-Thomas and self-build…

Co-op sector welcomes Labour’s investment plan for local clean energy

Community Energy England says the plan is an 'unprecedented pledge of support for the community and…

Co-ops, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill ‘will help protect and grow our sector’

The Bill has passed its final stages in Parliament, changing the law on how co-operatives operate…

Minister announces major government review of co-op legislation

Finance minister Andrew Griffith told Co-op Congress it would be 'the most comprehensive modernisation of the…

From the letters page: Co-operation is more than an idea

Co-operation among co-operatives could be the solution for the Group as it pushes to increase market…

Lagos conference to explore social protection for informal economy workers

The role of co-operatives will be central to discussions about the social and solidarity economy, in…

LTDA case shows need for urgent review of legal co-op framework

Cliff Mills and David Alcock discuss the implications of the recent case involving the London Taxi…

Australian co-op body makes plea to bring food processing back home

'Securing access to food staples and preserving onshore food processing creates local employment'