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Matt Bland on Labour conference: ‘We must seize this opportunity with both hands’

'Mutuals are at the heart of building a more inclusive, resilient and community-focused economy'

Labour conference: Co-ops position themselves as inclusive growth enablers

Economic growth, a priority for Keir Starmer’s government, has been a central theme at the Labour…

Midcounties Co-op hails milestone of more than 500,000 volunteer hours

The society has marked its 20th anniversary with a list of 20 landmark achievements, from membership…

Insurance mutual Shepherd’s Friendly announces new CEO

Jonathan Sandell joins from Lloyd's Bank and replaces Ann-Marie O’Dea, who steps down after more than…

Sustainability update from worker co-op Suma Wholefoods

The report looks at six key areas: net zero, nature, zero waste, decent work, healthy and…

Central Co-op and Midcounties in discussions around landmark merger

If approved, the combined society would unite over one million members, 13,000 colleagues and annual sales of £1.8bn

Central Co-op CEO Debbie Robinson on a new chapter for Chelmsford Star

Set up in 1867 by Essex iron workers, the iconic independent retail society merged with Central…

Co-ops set sights on Doha to call for more sector support

Sector leaders will use the World Summit for Social Development to highlight the work co-ops do…

Brazil’s co-ops have big asks ahead of COP30

The country’s co-op movement is trying to boost its presence in climate discussions and reaffirm its…

Fonterra increases divi as it reports annual revenue of $26bn

The co-op says it is continuing investments as it seeks to become 'the source of the…

Northern Ireland eel co-op at risk from Lough pollution

Paul Gosling looks at the plight of Lough Neagh Fisherman's Co-operative which was forced to suspend…

SSG: Worker co-op leading climate planning in North America

The Canadian co-op works with governments, organisations, and communities to design and implement climate action strategies