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Co-op Group’s anti-slavery scheme goes to heart of what we do, says policy director Paul Gerrard

The Group is also working to keep slavery out of its supply chain

What will Brexit mean for co-op retailers in the UK?

Co-operative retailers have several reasons to be concerned about Brexit, according to James Walton, chief economist at…

Co-op Bank reports £477m loss and warns of more branch closures

The Co-operative Bank has reported an annual loss of £477m. This is lower than the £610.6m…

Government to reduce burden on small co-operatives

Small co-operatives will benefit from legislation designed to reduce regulatory burden, in a decision announced by chancellor Philip…

What have co-ops been doing on International Women’s Day?

The International Co-operative Alliance has published a statement highlighting how “the world of labour is a…

The end of oil – a co-operative opportunity?

Now in its 10th year, this year’s Future Co-ops conference – ‘Post Carbon Co-ops’ – addressed…

African women look to co-ops to create leadership network

The Africa for Africa Women’s Organization will mark the International Women’s Day with a conference focused…

Credit unions call on Trump administration to cut regulatory burden

US president Donald Trump has passed an executive order to review financial regulation, a measure which…

Co-op Group commits to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in all own-brand items

In the lead up to Fairtrade Fortnight, the Co-operative Group has announced that from May 2017, 100%…

Recycling and energy conservation save Midcounties Co-op £1m a year

The Midcounties Co-operative is saving more than £1m a year through sustainability measures. The society, which operates more than 500…

French presidential election: Are co-ops on the agenda?

France elects its new president in April, a decision which could affect the future course of the country’s…

Co-op Group executive takes chair of employee engagement firm

Co-op Group executive Rod Bulmer has taken on the role of chairman of employee engagement company Engage…