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Channel Islands Co-op sells derelict site after housing plan falls through

The retail society had hoped to build homes, a multi-storey car park and supermarket on the…

Co-ops take critical line on EU budget plans

Copa and Cogeca slammed plans to reform farm subsidies, and Rescoop warned proposals threatened the growth…

Songs, women and collective struggle: Sewa’s journey over 50 years 

Semanti Chakladar and Rachna Chandira take a look at how songwriting has been used to strengthen…

Community right to buy announced as part of English Devolution Bill

Measures include right of first refusal to community groups on registered asset and a new category…

Woccu sets out new strategy for credit union sector at global conference

Delegates are looking at the issues of development funding after USAID and the challenges of online…

Bond offer launched for ethical solar co-op build on former coal mine

Big Solar Co-op wants to build a 3.5MW solar park on a former opencast mine in…

Co-op Group launches cyber crime prevention scheme

The programme, which will work to channel young cyber talent into work, is part of the…

India launches co-op taxi service to take on Uber and Ola

Announced by the government in a bid to improve services, Sakhar Taxi Cooperative is backed by…

Lincolnshire Co-op partners with retail software firm to cut food waste

The retail society says it saved 1.8 million tonnes of food waste, working with in-store software…

ICA Asia Pacific partners with Heifer International to combat hunger

The collaboration sees Heifer International shift “from supporting individual households to addressing the broader structural barriers”

Kitty’s Launderette crowdfunder to expand eco washing service

The Liverpool launderette and social space co-op wants funds for an electric van and rooftop solar…

UN marks International Day of Cooperatives

The event included discussions on how co-ops drive inclusive and sustainable solutions for a better world