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Community businesses defy cost pressures to keep social purpose, says Plunkett report

'Times are hard for all businesses right now, but to see what the community-ownership sector continues…

Southern Co-op warns of job losses ahead of head office revamp

The society hopes to keep losses to around 30 jobs out of 240 central roles, as…

Ethical banking conference discusses role of financial institutions in driving sustainability

Febear's annual conference, hosted by the Cooperative Bank of Chania, discussed lending initiatives, innovation and communication

UK co-op housing sector meets to explore regulatory changes

Report from the Confederation of Co-operative Housing's annual conference, with discussion including tenant satisfaction and climate…

Social Business Wales Awards honour wellbeing and environmental projects

'We have brilliant examples of businesses doing their bit to reduce the impact of climate change…

Care and circular economy on the agenda at International School of Social Cooperatives

Held in Naples, the sixth edition of the event for social co-op managers gathered 36 participants…

Community gardening network Incredible Edible welcomes Hull’s ‘right to grow’ plan

The city council voted unanimously to allow the cultivation of fruit and veg on unused local…

Palestinian housing co-ops destroyed in Israeli air raids

The Gaza Strip, which is being targeted in response to last week's attacks by Hamas, is…

Agri giant CHS keeps top place on list of USA’s biggest co-ops

The National Cooperative Bank, which compiled the rankings, has also awarded grants to four smaller co-ops…

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service calls for support against ‘setbacks and challenges’

'Our people have faced many setbacks and challenges over the last 235 years, and we have…

Channel Islands Co-op buys seven branches of Lloyds Pharmacy

The move - subject to regulatory approval, involves four Jersey and three Guernsey branches, with roles…

Glasgow housing co-op joins scheme to help tenants with winter fuel bills

'This is a major step forward in the help we can provide and fits well with…