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UK retail co-ops face up to the rising cyber-crime threat

Co-op News catches up with Longwall Security, which works with a number of retail co-ops, about…

Southern Co-op members back resolution to merge with Co-op Group

The plan was backed by 97.07% of Southern members, and now needs confirmation at a second…

Future-proofing British business: The case for energy independence

The modern business landscape is increasingly defined by volatility, writes Dan Curtis, communications officer at Brighton…

Meet … Michael Toye, executive director, Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada

'Whether it’s housing, food security, affordability or economic sovereignty, co-ops provide a better alternative'

P&V Group becomes first Belgian insurer to gain climate action plan approval

Its science-based climate action plan positions mutual ownership as the key to long-term, credible climate action'

How do you give away power? The tricky question for Pride in Place

The £5bn government programme aims to revive 'left-behind' areas through grass-roots initiatives – but are communities genuinely…

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…