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MP introduces bill to modernise UK law on building societies

Julie Elliott's bill looks to level the playing field between building societies and banks over funding…

Independent co-op grocery opens doors in Lisburn, NI

Sonas has made a commitment to sustainability, including refillable and packaging-free products to eliminate plastic waste

COP28: European co-op banks explore green finance and sustainable food

Food security has been a key topic at COP28, and the EACB panel explored the role…

UKSCS calls for papers as it announces next year’s conference

The event, held in Lichfield with the support of Central Co-op, will look at the importance…

Coventry Building Society is looking to buy Co-op Bank, reports claim

The reports have been welcomed by the Customer Union, which has been campaigning to return the…

Retail co-ops and the tricky world of ethical consumption

Interview with Rob Harrison, director of Ethical Consumer

Co-ops, consumers and the ethical tug of war

Tensions between cost and ethics can give co-ops the chance to show their difference – but…

Dutch and Belgian fruit co-ops explore cross-border platform

Coöperatie Hoogstraten says a partnership with Netherlands’ Royal FruitMasters would produce economies of scale for member…

Lennart Nilsson from Sweden elected president of Cogeca

'We have a lot of challenges for the future. We hope farmers and co-operatives can be…

Welsh solar co-op extends share offer after beating initial target

Gower Power has joined the Community Energy Together project which will see five co-ops purchase seven…

ICA Gender Equality Committee urges action to stop violence against women and girls

Only 5% of government aid is focused on tackling violence against women and girls, UN figures…

Central Co-op holds Men’s Voices event to promote mental health

'This event was designed to open up the conversation and help promote men talking about issues…