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Co-operators gather in Greater Manchester

The International Cooperative Alliance and the UK's Co-op Congress celebrate 180 years of co-operation

VME appoints Richard Bridges as CEO designate

Bridges will lead the organisation's next chapter of growth

Obituary: David Boyle

Former editor at the New Economics Foundation

Oxford-based co-op becomes England’s first Living Hours architects

Transition by Design says it made the move to challenge low pay and precarious hours in…

Woodcraft Folk names former Co-op MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle CEO

'His lifelong dedication to the organisation, combined with his extensive leadership experience, make him the ideal…

Canadian government unveils plaque to co-op apex

A plaque installed in Hamilton, Ontario, by Parks Canada pays tribute to the pioneering work of…

Southern Co-op wins scientific approval for its net zero plans

'Having our net zero targets validated by the SBTi represents a pivotal milestone in our climate…

Chelmsford Star and Central Co-op propose merger

The merger would create a society with a turnover above £1bn

Co-op Group to stop sourcing from 17 countries including Israel and Iran

The Group says it will cease selling products including Russian vodka, mangoes from Mali, and carrots…

OrganicLea food growing co-op offers family summer school

Forest Time offers nature-based crafts on the co-op’s 12 acre site on the eastern edge of…

Fairtrade International’s annual report shares ‘commitment to co-operation’

Last year, 58 projects were active across the Fairtrade system, representing almost 1.9 million farmers and…

Cwmpas calls on Welsh government to create co-op development hub

'Investing in economic development is essential – and co-operative models are vital to ensuring sustainable and…