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Co-op Party wants post-Brexit trade deals to protect developing economies

'As the UK’s place in the world changes, it’s vital that we safeguard and build on…

Co-op Party MSP urges Scottish employers to help modern slavery victims

Kezia Dugdale lodged a parliamentary motion praising the Co-op Group’s Bright Future Programme

Co-op support for Fairtrade flower communities in Kenya

The Co-op Group is going 100% Fairtrade on roses sourced from Africa

Rebecca Long-Bailey: Labour would work with co-ops to change the economy

The shadow business secretary and MP for Salford and Eccles looks to collaboration for a co-operative…

How co-ops can throw a lifeline to isolated people in tough winter weather

Plunkett Foundation’s #thelittlethings campaign highlights the work of community businesses and encourages people to help

Scotmid raises £120K to fund 24,000 Samaritans calls

The Scottish retailer aims to raise a total of £300,000 for the suicide prevention charity

Ethiopia hosts National Cooperative Exhibition and celebrates growth of sector

The movement is being strengthened with the development of co-op unions and associations

India’s first transgender co-ops announced in Kerala state

The move was announced at the state co-operative congress in Kannur

Co-op Party commissions independent report on doubling the co-operative economy

The news was announced by shadow chancellor John McDonnell who has also advocated co-op ownership of…

International Day of Co-operatives: Sustainable societies through co-operation

The slogan was chosen by a Twitter poll

How immigrants built Britain’s community businesses

From Jewish immigrants through to African-Caribbean radicals, there have been waves of inspirational people who have…

Central England Co-operative announces multi million investments

The plans will cover food stores and funeral homes across the 16 counties the society operates…