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Nationwide plan to buy Virgin Money divides analysts and members

The £2.9bn deal would mark an expansion for the UK mutuals sector – but some of…

Co-op Fortnight to focus on alternative routes to climate action

The Fortnight, from 24 June - 7 July, follows the Co-op Congress in Birmingham, held on…

Save Birmingham founders launch manifesto for the West Midlands

The manifesto includes a call on the candidates for metro mayor to promote community power

Community-owned business growth at highest level since the pandemic

Plunkett UK figures show 32 new organisations opened in 2023

Agri co-ops say Ukraine trade remains a challenge despite new EU deal

'EU producers and manufacturers will have to be included in this discussion and their demands answered…

Online co-op events to tackle legislation and the Green New Deal

The events are organised by Co-operatives Wales to mark Robert Owen Day and the International Day…

Agricultural co-ops reveal policy asks ahead of European elections

'The recent surge in farming protests underscores the urgency of this issue, highlighting the need for…

National Coop Bank highlights $384m support for low-income communities

Support went to credit unions and co-ops active in sectors such as housing, health, food and…

Coventry Building Society agrees terms for takeover of Co-op Bank

If approved by members and regulators, the move would make Coventry the UK's third-biggest lender

US lawmakers introduce bill to strengthen worker co-op sector

The bill would direct federal agencies to put support programmes in place for the sector, tackling…

Boost for housing co-ops as Chrystia Freeland tables Canada’s federal budget

Sector apex CNF welcomed 'the clear role for co-op housing as part of the supply response…

Heart of England Co-op chooses Macmillan as next charity partner

Funds raised through the partnership will go to support people with cancer in Coventry and Warwickshire