When Fairtrade wasn’t on the co-operative agenda – and how that was put right

This look at the history of Fairtrade follows a century of campaigning for social justice –…

With a little help from my friends: The Beatles, the Liver Building and the co-op spirit

Fifty years on from the release of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, we look at…

Bid to run historic city pub as co-op ends as site is sold to brewery

Locals in Leeds had launched a £300,000 fundraiser to buy the Cardigan Arms but it has…

Telling your co-operative story – expert views on connecting with members

'There is no right and wrong when it comes to stories ... but it is important…

Wooldale Co-op merges with Central England

The merger, which was voted through by Woodale members at a Special Meeting on 26 May,…

Call goes out for women co-operators to join new football team

The co-op team is being formed to enter the Freedom Through Football tournament, starting with an…

Concern as Sainsbury’s replaces Fairtrade with its own Fairly-traded certification

There are fears the new scheme will take power away from smallholder producers and co-ops in…

Co-op Group tells AGM fringe event of its work to fight modern slavery

The Group is pioneering a scheme to offer survivors of modern slavery paid work in its…

Central Bank of Ireland launches consultation on credit union investment framework

The sector, which has been hit by a low interest rate environment, could see its range…

Trump’s detailed budget confirms cuts that will affect co-ops and credit unions

The administration wants to cut two crucial credit union funds, a move branded a 'mistake' by…

General election: What do the party manifestos mean for the co-op movement?

We take a look at the Labour, Conservative, Lib Dem, Plaid Cymru, Green, SNP and UKIP…

EU agreement on sustainable development highlights role of co-ops

The document sets out an agreement for meeting the UN goals for 2030, and recognises the…