Plunkett Foundation announces winners of its annual awards

Eight organisations, including a farm, shops and a community hub, were awarded a trophy and £250…

Co-op Group’s Paul Gerrard warns of economic threat to retail sector

'The pressures on retail are huge', says the Group's campaigns director, pointing to rising energy prices…

How will independent grocery co-ops weather the cost of living crisis?

'We very much see ourselves as custodians of this business ... We will dig deep and…

Energy co-ops weigh the costs of the world’s power supply crisis

Suppliers in the sector are struggling with rising costs – but there is also hope that the…

Co-op movement calls on Liz Truss to act on energy bills

The Co-op Party and Co-operatives UK have called on the new prime minister for urgent action…

Meet … James Alcock, CEO of Plunkett Foundation

'Every day brings a unique challenge, a different solution, a new potential partner, and new innovation…

Playground for the New Economy: Stir to Action gets ready for its festival

Preview of 'a three-day residential setting for people to build and form relationships, make connections, and…

Co-op Party condemns Sunak budget as missed opportunity

The Co-op Party and Locality say government needs to do more to restructure the ownership of…

Living a co-operative life

We hear from UK co-operators about what the movement means to them

More campaigners call for co-op role in ‘levelling up’

Responses from Wales Co-operative Centre, CLES and Locality

Stir to Action New Economy Programme continues

This year’s programme is fully women-led

Lord Adebowale: Co-ops should work more closely with social enterprise

'The form that we choose is largely a matter of choice. We need to spend less…