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Green light for co-op rail service in the West Country

Go-op will run the UK's first co-operatively run train service between Swindon, Taunton and Weston-super-Mare

Reeves pledges council for co-ops and mutuals in Mansion House speech

Sector players represented on the council will include the Co-op Group, insurer Royal London and Nationwide…

MPs launch call for evidence on ways to grow community energy sector

The committee is looking for insights into financial, regulatory and planning barriers facing the sector

As climate change hits, Fairtrade farmers try to adapt to a new world

A quarter of Fairtrade certified producers now have plans in place

Central Co-op raises £2.5m for Dementia UK in seven-year partnership

'The dedication and generosity of our colleagues, members and customers have been truly inspiring'

Suma and Forus Tree co-ops collaborate on reforestation project

The conservation work in the hills above Mytholmroyd aim to improve biodiversity and reduce flood risk…

Central Co-op to dispose of 19 food stores and six funeral homes

'What we’re constantly doing is looking at the financial viability, and these stores had been struggling…

Media Co-op among winners at Social Enterprise Awards Scotland

The Glasgow-based worker co-op, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, has produced more than 1,000 films

US Cooperative Development Foundation advertises board vacancy

CDF has called for individuals familiar with member-owned business models who are interested in expanding the…

Nepal’s co-op crisis: Fallout continues from embezzlement scandal

As arrests continue, co-operators and business experts are urging reform to prevent future crises in the…

Fairtrade asks MEPs to reject deforestation law amendments

The EPP is the largest political group in the European Parliament with 188 MEPs

Co-ops react to Trump’s sweeping election victory

Comment from America's Credit Unions, Federation of Worker Co-ops, electric co-ops apex NRECA and national sector…