End of year Q&A: Shirine Khoury-Haq, CEO, Co-op Group

'While it’s been a challenging year, it’s been a hugely rewarding one. I’ve been incredibly proud…

Refugee-led co-operative brings solar power to Ethiopian refugee camp

The co-op has received support from a partnership between UNHCR and IKEA Foundation

Co-operatives UK announces roadshows to promote the model

'We’re delighted to be teaming up with so many passionate, knowledgeable co‑op experts to introduce co-operatives…

Platform Cooperativism conference in India charts new course for digital equality

The event issued the Thiruvananthapuram Declaration calling for shared ownership of technological resources to foster inclusive,…

Five US co-op leaders inducted into Cooperative Hall of Fame

'This year’s inductees represent the breadth and inclusiveness of the co-operative sector in addressing the needs…

Co-op Group joins gift card scheme to support spending in Scottish communities

The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card can be used at the more than 300 stores operated…

Hosting an eco-cooperative event: Lessons in sustainability from Canada

'If the climate change battle is to be a success, we need to bring together different…

COP28: European co-op banks explore green finance and sustainable food

Food security has been a key topic at COP28, and the EACB panel explored the role…

Retail co-ops and the tricky world of ethical consumption

Interview with Rob Harrison, director of Ethical Consumer

Media co-op Great Central Gazette looks to revive local journalism in Leicester

The co-op model adds transparency over funding and how stories are created, says managing editor Rhys…

Why mutuals matter: Sector stands up at fintech conference

'It’s vital that our economy is not dominated by corporations that only act in their own…

Welsh solar co-op extends share offer after beating initial target

Gower Power has joined the Community Energy Together project which will see five co-ops purchase seven…