Phil Ponsonby: How Midcounties Co-op responded to Covid-19

We speak to the society's CEO about the organisation's reaction to the unfolding coronavirus crisis

Covid-19: Sector groups urge government to protect social enterprise

Current support measures are not enough to keep the sector safe, warn Co-operatives UK, Plunkett, Social…

Vegan cafe co-op launches fundraiser to help it through lockdown

The team is appealing for funds because a government loan could leave directors in 'a scary…

Awards nod for Southern Co-op’s partnership with homeless charity

The co-op and its partner Society of St James are in the running at the Third…

Co-op Group profit rises 50% in 2019

The results leave the Group well-equipped to cope with the challenges posed by Covid-19, says CEO…

Scotmid sets up rural delivery service for Lakes and Dales customers

Managers set up a phone order service after requests from elderly customers

Let’s build something better together

This year's Co-operatives Fortnight will focus on stories of hope and resilience in the face of…

Scottish Government allocates third sector and credit union support for Covid-19

The news has been welcomed by sector body Abcul which has been working with governments in…

Covid-19: Updates from the co-op movement, 16 April

The latest from the UK retail sector plus news from the US, Canada, Spain, Kenya and…

Staying the course in times of a global pandemic

Benoit André, executive director of the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada, writes about the impact Covid-19…

Covid-19: Updates from the co-op movement for 14 April

Updates from the UK, Philippines, China and India

Covid-19 is posing governance challenges

A number of co-ops have had to postpone their AGMs while others are hosting virtual meetings