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Central England Co-op joins scheme to help vulnerable Lichfield residents

The scheme could be replicated by Central England Co-op across its 16 trading counties

Co-operatives UK says sector needs more government support through lockdown

'At least 30% of co-operative social enterprises are currently experiencing a significant loss of income and…

Covid-19 updates: 26 March

Here's some of today's news from co-ops and their response to the Covid-19 crisis

UK co-ops: Latest actions on the Covid-19 pandemic

Another round up of moves by co-ops to support their communities

Co-operative Bank of Kenya launches import finance product small business

Enterprises can use the service to ensure a prompt payment of duty and other related costs

Covid-19: We need the co-op identity more than ever, says NCBA chief

Doug O'Brien, chief executive and president NCBA CLUSA, says the movement's principles offer a 'stabilising force'

New money for a new economy

How can we co-create a new economy which puts people and planet before profit?

Give communities control instead of talking about ‘failing towns’, says Co-op Group

'We want communities everywhere to aspire and flourish. To achieve that they need to be heard…

Find your local UK co-op bookshop for World Book Day

This World Book Day, support your local co-operative bookshop! Here’s our round-up of the UK. Have…

Leeds Credit Union scoops Yorkshire Lender of the Year award

The credit union was praised for providing affordable lending to its members with tailored solutions

Building partnerships with the social economy

Academics, researchers and policy experts look at the how the social and solidarity economy works in…

Paul Gerrard shares insights into the Co-op’s upcoming campaigns

'The Co-op has a profile in the UK that means when we partner with others, we…