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US electric co-ops push for faster permitting and grid expansion

Sector leaders met with policymakers to streamline regulations and grid investments, as rising demand for power…

East of England Co-op doubles trading profit to £2m after tough year for retail

Changes to the retail portfolio and an emphasis on local suppliers helped the society weather a…

BSA chief sets out vision for mutual financial services

In her first conference speech for the Building Societies Association, Sarah Harrison highlighted links with the…

OurCoop’s social mobility work wins King’s Award for Enterprise

'These initiatives are rooted in our values as a co-operative and demonstrate our commitment to supporting…

Agropur dairy co-op to invest $1bn in Quebec and Nova Scotia sites

The co-op says the investment will create 90 jobs, boost production and upgrade tech at the…

Farm co-ops can boost UK’s food security, says report

The paper, issued by the Co-op Party with support from the Co-op Group, says the issue…

Co-op College announces meeting to vote on winding up 

Remaining funds would be transferred to a different charity, which would use the funds to make…

Community energy experts gather in Latvia to grow the movement

Delegates from more than 30 countries will share insights and explore emerging challenges and opportunities

Co-op Group to transfer 40 customer contact jobs to private outsourcer

The Co-op Group is planning to outsource 40 roles in its customer contract service to Foundever,…

Defending the social and solidarity economy in an uncertain world

Changes at the UN and ILO could reduce the visibility and institutional support for the sector

Co-ops rally for workers this May Day

We hear from the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Europe's Cecop and the UK's workers.coop

Co-op Group welcomes passage of retail staff protections into law 

'Shopworkers have had to tolerate unacceptable levels of theft, abuse and violence for far too long'