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Andy Burnham’s Makerfield win paves way for Labour/Co-op leadership contest

'Everyone can feel that the country isn't where it should be. Tonight could be the turning…

Retail sector squeeze sparks business transformation at Lincolnshire

Proposals include investment in self-service checkouts and job cuts at its support centre and pharmacy warehouse

Irish dairy co-op Tirlán sells 12 million shares in Glanbia plc

Irish dairy Tirlán Co-operative has sold 12 million shares in Glanbia plc at a price of…

Solar co-op Egni secures £1.4m loan from Development Bank of Wales

The money will support the construction and commissioning of new rooftop solar on sites including schools…

UK building societies paid £2.1bn more interest to savers, figures show

'What these figures demonstrate is the value of having a diverse financial services market,' says the…

Desjardins gives $1m to mining innovation zone in Quebec

'It is by supporting initiatives rooted in the needs of the community that we strengthen the…

First Milk launches water quality project across 700 farms

The dairy co-op says the project, to identify nutrients impact at farm and field level, fits…

Community energy needs support to win public backing for net zero, say MPs

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee warns that the regulatory framework puts community energy at…

Revenues rise 8.4% for Australia’s co-op and mutual sector

The largest co-op is grain handler CBH, which recorded a 24% jump in turnover to $5.8bn

Fonterra announces leadership restructure to drive growth

New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has announced permanent changes to its leadership structure, following the interim…

Community-owned Warwickshire pub secures financing

The Yew Tree in Avon Dassett has received a loan package to support its long-term growth…

UK government announces £61m fund to support community right to buy

Co-operatives UK welcomed the move, saying: 'A legal right is only meaningful if communities have the…