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Stirchley Co-op Development project under threat

The site was designed for co-op business and residential use but is facing financial shortfalls after…

Principle 5 plans launch for journal of political co-operation

Co-opolitics will look at 'how co-operative institutions can address some of the structural problems facing Britain'

Fonterra pays tribute to CEO Miles Hurrell as he steps down

The dairy co-op paid tribute to his 'courageous leadership' which took the business through a strategic…

Plunkett UK opens entries for its community business awards

'The stories we hear are a powerful testament to what can be achieved when people come…

Canadian co-op sector to hold annual congress in June

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) holds its annual congress from 8-10 June, with a focus on…

Cwmpas urges co-op sector to engage with new-look Sennedd

It is important to introduce an influx of new assembly members to democratic business models, says…

European retail co-op leaders meet with MEPs to discuss food policy

Discussion focused on the contribution of co-ops to sustainable, inclusive, and innovative food retail

South Korea launches support programme for small co-ops

Help is being offered with joint production and sales, technology development and marketing, and brand development

REScoop gives guarded welcome for EU’s Citizens Energy Package

European energy co-op federation REScoop.eu has welcomed the European Commission’s proposals on citizen-owned local renewables, but…

Marking a decade of community shares in Scotland

A report says the £21.8m raised in citizen finance has leveraged in over £32m in additional…

Lincolnshire Co-op delivers funding boost for 42 food banks

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions scheme has launched a fundraising drive for food banks across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire,…

Mercosur deal heads up list of policy concerns for Copa and Cogeca

The European farm co-ops apex is also concerned over fertiliser imports and threats to rice and…