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Lessons to learn from the demutualisation of Economical Mutual Insurance

'Many businesses these days are trying to be fairer, more socially aware and values-led ... The…

Obituary: Derek Oldham, driving force at Penrith Co-op

He served as general manager from 1961-1991 and oversaw major store improvements

IFFCO to set up a nano urea plant in Argentina

The project was developed with the support of the local co-operative movement in Argentina

Co-op Group chief warns grocery shortages are the worst he’s seen

Mr Murrells said labour shortages because of Brexit and Covid-19 were disrupting supplies

Leeds Credit Union delivers a £6m social impact

'Having a positive impact on our members’ wellbeing by increasing their financial comfort is important to…

Government launches £4m funding drive for community housing

The money will fund pre-development work as projects move towards planning or funding bids, or towards…

Arla releases report on carbon footprints of its UK dairy farms

'We have put a huge amount of time and investment into collating the data which we…

Southern Co-op takes on third set of Kickstarter trainees

The placements are part of a government scheme for young people at risk of long-term unemployment

Ecology CEO Paul Ellis to step down after 40 years at the building society

'I will be leaving Ecology with fantastic memories to continue the fight for a sustainable future…

Co-op Bank of South Sudan reports increase in half-year profit

'Our customers continue to show resilience,' says the bank’s CEO as loan repyaments improve during the…

US infrastructure bill could help co-ops offer broadband, clean energy and EV charging

'We’ll continue to work with Congress to press for more co-op priorities to be included in…

1st Alliance Credit Union picks up funding for Covid-19 support work

North Ayrshire Council has allocated £150k to help support vulnerable people affected by the crisis