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REI Union workers launch boycott over dispute with co-op

The action, following unseccessful contract negotiations for unionised stores, coincides with the iconic co-op's anniversary sale

Heart of England Co-op launches price freezes on essential items

'We have an ethos of fair pricing and giving back to the local community underpinning all…

Up the Energy launches fundraiser to scale community energy across UK

A new national campaign, Up the Energy, has launched a Crowdfunder to help grow the UK…

Shifting political backdrop for co-ops after local elections and King’s Speech

Local and devolved authorities have changed hands and Keir Starmer's leadership remains under threat

Canadian credit unions eye potential merger

If Greater Vancouver Community Credit Union and Cascadia Credit Union combine, they would form a 20,0000-members,…

Australia’s BCCM welcomes budget measures on growth and affordability

The apex also welcomed reforms to help co-ops and other businesses experiencing dual or multiple regulatory…

Co-op Group announces 24 new stores, refits and franchises

'We’re moving through 2026 with a strong focus on our members, customers and communities'

Members vote to dissolve the UK’s Co-operative College

'We've educated generations of co-operators ... but nostalgia alone doesn't educate a movement'

UK Social Enterprise Awards set for November in Manchester

Co-produced by Co-operatives UK and Social Enterprise UK, the event will celebrate organisations using business to…

Funding crisis stops Barefoot co-op training in its tracks

Specialist advisor Suzanne Orchard warns the root problem is a lack of funding to the co-operative…

What next for co-op education? Lessons from Icbec

Colin Talbot looks at the International Co-operative Business Education Consortium, which features on the next Co-op…

US agricultural co-ops agree ‘member-led’ merger

Members of Randall Farmers Co-op Union have voted in favour of a merger with Central Valley…