Central England Co-op launches Easter food bank appeal as cost-of-living crisis worsens

Demand at food banks continues to climb under the economic strain but their stock is decreasing

Manchester recycler Emerge launches a community share offer

The community benefit society wants funds to develop a new depot, recruit more staff and make…

Channel Islands Co-op to hold quiet hours in stores to help shoppers with autism

Lights will be dimmed, music turned off and trained staff will be available, among other measures

Egni Co-op installs more rooftop solar in project backed by Welsh government

Renewable energy tech has been fitted to three schools, a care home and a crematorium as…

Ecology Building Society grows its assets past £250m mark

The ethical lender also celebrated its 40th anniversary and met international standards on climate-related disclosures

Thieves force Heart of England Co-op to lock store defibrillators

Defibrillators at the society’s stores will be unavailable outside opening hours, after four of the life-saving…

Migros retail co-op to vote on proposal to lift alcohol sales ban

The ban, which applies to the Swiss co-op's stores, restuarants and take-aways, was introduced in 1928…

When small means strong: Community power at Cooperation Town

'This is something that needs to be practised on a hyperlocal level ... This is building…

Steve Murrells to step down as Co-op Group CEO

The Group has named Shirine Khoury-Haq as interim CEO

Co-op Party condemns Sunak budget as missed opportunity

The Co-op Party and Locality say government needs to do more to restructure the ownership of…

Scottish government looks to boost co-op sector in its economic transition plan

'Alternative business models such as co-operatives, social enterprises and community-owned businesses can deliver strong outcomes on…

UAE changes law to allow co-ops to be listed on financial markets

'Co-operatives are a successful economic model that can be built upon and developed'