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New Economy and Social Innovation Forum pledges to build a values-led system

More than 900 representatives from the new economy, including several co-ops, gathered for the session in…

Co-op Group backs British as it chops fresh meat imports

The Co-op Group has become the first national retailer to switch all of the fresh meat…

Jean-Louis Bancel elected president of Cooperatives Europe

He said he would work to increase recognition of the co-op model, set out a new…

WOCCU project aims to develop Ukraine’s credit unions as agriculture lenders

The Credit for Agriculture Producers scheme hopes to improve the quality of the financial services and…

French ethical search engine is investing profits in social projects and co-ops

Since its launch the search engine has grown to 700,000 users per month and a total…

Abcul launches credit union charter for Scotland ahead of local elections

The Association of British Credit Unions is pushing the movement’s agenda, with every council seat in…

Sheffield Credit Union launches film sharing members’ positive experience

A local film producer teamed up with the credit union on the project, which tells how…

Our view: Show our general election candidates the co-op way

Despite a short election cycle, this month is the chance to get prospective MPs to commit…

Meet … Neil Turton, chief operating officer at Co-operatives UK

The ex-Nisa boss talks about the positive culture of co-ops and the challenge of bringing in…

How did Central England Co-op raise its Corporate Responsibility Index?

The society’s Hannah Gallimore tells how a focus on community, environment, marketplace and workplace improved the…

Election 2017: A wishlist from social business leaders

Sector body Co-operatives UK has drawn up a list of policy asks for all political parties,…

Co-op Group to redistribute 20 million meals to good causes around the UK

The scheme, which will also reduce waste, will see food given to organisations in 2,500 towns…