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Greater Manchester housing co-ops hold ‘Open Homes’ event

‘Co-operative housing is a great way to help prevent some of the bigger issues that the…

REI Co-op invests in promoting environmental news

Two new media ventures will seek to counter recent decline in journalism on eco issues

Woccu credit card programme to fund global financial inclusion projects

A percentage of each purchase made with the Global Good Card benefits WOCCU development projects around…

Rochdale to host Co-operative College anniversary conference

Speakers will include Angela Rayner MP (shadow education secretary) and Professor Esther Gicheru (Co-op University of…

Southern Co-op supports Pay It Forward scheme at local Portsmouth café

The initiative was suggested by staff and volunteers at Portsmouth's Café in the Park, some of…

Joe Fortune appointed general secretary of the Co-op Party

The Party also elected MP Anna Turley as chair last month.

Land O’Lakes and Royal Agrifirm Group announce joint venture in China

US based Land O’Lakes and Netherlands’ Agrifirm have over 20 years of market experience in China.

Hebden Bridge pays tribute to its co-operative history

Co-operators celebrated the legacy of the Hebden Bridge Fustian Manufacturing Co-operative Society.

Copa-Cogeca launches platform to highlight agri co-ops’ contribution to the SDGs

The new platform will feature 100 agri co-op success stories from across Europe.

Michelle Obama’s autobiography reveals co-op past of a first lady

The former first lady’s life story takes in period at a struggling Chicago housing co-op

Co-ops celebrate the International Day of Co-operatives

This year’s theme is Cooperatives 4 decent work, in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8…

Decent work and a decent income. It’s not much to ask, is it?

Gelkha Buitrago, director of standards & pricing at Fairtrade International, on how co-ops make a difference