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Show filtersGo Green fund launched for co-ops and community businesses
New funding opportunity for co-ops supports energy-efficiency measures
East of England Co-op reduces trading losses by £1.6m
The retailer is “on track to return to profit,” says CEO
Members’ money: UK retail societies and withdrawable share capital
From their earliest beginnings, co-operatives were set up to meet the needs of people, not to…
Heart of England Co-op posts first ever operating loss for 2023
The society made a £1.2m trading profit but took a hit from a drop in valuation…
Nationwide plan to buy Virgin Money divides analysts and members
The £2.9bn deal would mark an expansion for the UK mutuals sector – but some of…
Co-op Fortnight to focus on alternative routes to climate action
The Fortnight, from 24 June - 7 July, follows the Co-op Congress in Birmingham, held on…
Save Birmingham founders launch manifesto for the West Midlands
The manifesto includes a call on the candidates for metro mayor to promote community power
Community-owned business growth at highest level since the pandemic
Plunkett UK figures show 32 new organisations opened in 2023
Online co-op events to tackle legislation and the Green New Deal
The events are organised by Co-operatives Wales to mark Robert Owen Day and the International Day…
Co-op Group signs 15-year deal to source energy from solar farm
The agreement aims to 'increase energy security, boost economic development and help us achieve net zero…
Coventry Building Society agrees terms for takeover of Co-op Bank
If approved by members and regulators, the move would make Coventry the UK's third-biggest lender