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Manchester building formerly used by Co-operative Insurance facing demolition

The 13-storey building at 55 Portland Street dates back to 1961

International Workers’ Day: Co-op solutions to the crisis in the world of work

'Co-operatives offer another paradigm, where inclusion, participation and growth go hand in hand'

Can you help to build a new economy? New crowdfunding campaign

Stir to Action has launched a new bid to transform communities through workshops and mentoring

Co-operatives UK reports strong surplus for 2017

'At a time of immense stress it was important to stand firm and demonstrate that the…

Lloyds Banking Group allocates £1 million additional funding for credit unions

The Credit Union Development Fund has helped 66 credit unions lend over £20m so far

Phone Co-op members agree transfer of engagements to Midcounties

'We think Midcounties is a good fit and a good home for us'

Opinion: Why the Phone Co-op and Co-operative Energy make perfect partners

Co-op Energy CEO David Bird on why he supports the Phone Co-op's transfer of engagements to…

New co-op to help Canada’s indigenous fish harvesters market their catch

The co-op is being formed in Manitoba, where the government’s withdrawal from a crown corporation has…

Scotmid reports sales growth – but trading profit falls to £4.8m

'The resilience we have shown over the last few years will continue in 2018 as we…

Co-operative councils share best practices of working with local communities

A series of case studies sets out projects including housing, youth employment and mental health

What next for co-ops in Cuba with Miguel Díaz-Canel as president?

The new president has indicated he will continue his predecessor's reforms

East of England Co-operative to sell fresh food beyond Best Before date

The move extends the scheme launched last year to sell tinned goods, packets and dried food