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Midcounties named business of the year at national sustainability awards

The prize is one of two gongs picked up by the retail society at the Edie…

Glasgow City Council launches fund for co‑ops and social enterprises

Applications are now open for a share in the £150,000 pot earmarked for co-op and social…

Credit unions join forces to launch website campaigning for 8th co-op principle

The site hopes to attract a groundswell of supporters pledging their commitment diversity, equality and inclusion

UK-EU trade deal: What co-ops need to know

We look at some of the main implications for businesses, including co-ops

Former British Airways executive appointed to lead Co-op Travel

Replacement for Alistair Rowland sets sights on driving growth across travel and leisure offering

Australia’s biggest credit union rebrands as bank

Name to change but the organisation will continue to be member-owned and reinvest profit back into…

OCDC report explores the co-operative difference in Kenya

Members of co-operatives enjoy better economic conditions than non members, says the report

USA after the election: what’s next for co-ops?

We talked to Doug O'Brien, CEO of NCBA Clusa, to find out what the apex has…

Fairtrade Foundation welcomes UK trade deal with Ghana

Without a trade agreement in place Ghanaian producers, including co-operatives, faced import duties

Obituary: Brian Hill (1974-2021)

Tributes have been paid to 'an incredibly popular colleague' from Midcounties and Central England

Scottish food wholesaler transfers to employee ownership

Inverness-based Swansons worked with Co-operative Development Scotland on the move

Central England Co-op steps up crime campaign after threats against store workers

The retail society has also launched a 'be kind' campaign after a rise in abuse, assaults…