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UK building societies paid £2.1bn more interest to savers, figures show

'What these figures demonstrate is the value of having a diverse financial services market,' says the…

Desjardins gives $1m to mining innovation zone in Quebec

'It is by supporting initiatives rooted in the needs of the community that we strengthen the…

First Milk launches water quality project across 700 farms

The dairy co-op says the project, to identify nutrients impact at farm and field level, fits…

Community energy needs support to win public backing for net zero, say MPs

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee warns that the regulatory framework puts community energy at…

Revenues rise 8.4% for Australia’s co-op and mutual sector

The largest co-op is grain handler CBH, which recorded a 24% jump in turnover to $5.8bn

Fonterra announces leadership restructure to drive growth

New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has announced permanent changes to its leadership structure, following the interim…

Community-owned Warwickshire pub secures financing

The Yew Tree in Avon Dassett has received a loan package to support its long-term growth…

UK government announces £61m fund to support community right to buy

Co-operatives UK welcomed the move, saying: 'A legal right is only meaningful if communities have the…

Land deal aims to boost agricultural co-ops in Jordan

The land will be used for a range of initiatives aimed at boosting farm output and…

Fundraising target beaten for UK’s first community solar park battery

Low Carbon Hub has raised £640k in the share offer, smashing its £500k goal, meaning even…

Co-op Group lead takes 50 mile trek of Lake District stores

Dan Sharples took the three-day trek to prepare for a fundraising trek through Morocco's Saghro mountains

Co-op Group launches mystery bag scheme in bid to cut food waste 

Each £3 bag will contain a ‘mystery’ mix of six to eight different fruits and vegetables