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Southern Co-op supports autism charity with £1,000 donation

‘It’s wonderful to assist the trust to reduce waiting times and help families get valuable support’

Central England Co-operative is ditching single use plastic carrier bags

Customers will be offered a 10p biodegradable bag for life or compostable bags.

Co-operative solutions for a planet in crisis

For World Environment Day (5 June), Co-op News looks at efforts made in sectors ranging from…

Can tech be matched with co-op values to save the planet?

New ways of communicating mean co-operators don't need to increase their carbon footprint by traveling whenever…

Meet … Pete Westall, chief values officer, Midcounties Co-op

'We’ve got customers and members who are more empowered, and a younger generation seeking ethical leadership'

Doubt cast on regulation of Nepalese co-op growth programme

'Due to poor monitoring, many co-operatives landed in trouble in the past'

Energy co-ops in US move to renewables

The sector is still reliant on fossil fuels but as the price of wind and solar…

Agri co-ops respond to the eco challenges of the 21st century

'There are several initiatives being developed and scoped that can play a significant role in helping…

ICMIF backs Mark Carney’s call to act on climate change risks

‘If some companies and industries fail to adjust to this new world, they will fail to…

Protecting the land: A co-op future for the commons?

Neil McInroy, from the Centre for Local Economic Strategies, says we need to protect public assets…

Plunkett Foundation welcomes new funding for rural community business

The Prince’s Countryside Fund has given the organisation a £40,000 grant to support mentorship, specialist advice…

Co-op Group readies new store and filling station on disused Norfolk site

‘It is our aim to establish the store at the heart of local life and contribute…