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Co-operative Bank names Bob Dench chair – while 27 more branches close

The bank's network has reduced to 68 branches, down from a peak of 373 in 2009

Mark Lyonette is leaving ABCUL

Mr Lyonette has been with Abcul for over 20 years - including 13 as chief executive

Co-op Energy to scrap standard variable tariffs

Customers ending a fixed tariff will be shifted to a new fixed tariff instead of the…

John McDonnell announces formation of Community Wealth Unit

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said Labour would work with the Co-operative Party and trade unions and…

Co-op re-enters bed market

The retailer has partnered with British bed brand Silentnight - and members get a 5% discount

Maximizing Dignity through the Social and Solidarity Economy

The three year SUstainable and Solidarity economY (SUSY) project ends with a policy paper presentation at…

US Senator stirs debate over tax exemption for federal credit unions

Senator Orrin Hatch is challenging the exemption on the grounds that credit unions are moving away…

Full Report: Phone Co-op AGM

Members concerned that high risk strategies at the telco co-op are not being properly managed

SAOS conference examines the future of co-operation in Scottish agriculture

The event explored the role of collaboration at a time when the sector is facing uncertainty

Renewable energy powers new partnership in Yorkshire

Cross-sector co-operation sees the launch of a new partnership between Co-operative Energy Saving and Hull &…

Nationwide Foundation gives £1m to help grow community housing

The grant will benefit six organisations as part of the Foundation's Decent Affordable Homes strategy

French co-ops contribute to debate on enterprise law reform

Coop FR thinks that more information should be made available to the public