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Locals in Southport take on the developers in a bid to save pub for the community

'Almost a quarter of privately owned pubs have closed their doors since 2008. Yet, 100% of…

Brighton Energy Co-operative announces a raft of new projects

Community rooftop solar systems are to be installed at schools, offices and university buildings in the…

Nottingham Credit Union launches family loan to combat payday lenders

'We aim to lend responsibly at reasonable rates and in a way that doesn’t exploit our…

Ian Burchett joins Co-op Academies Trust as education director for Greater Manchester

The Co-op Group is the UK’s largest corporate sponsor of Academies

Centenary commission on adult education holds first meeting

The Co-operative College took part in the meeting

Essential reading on co-ops: What’s coming up in 2019

There are important books coming up this year on food, trade, education and civic activism

Is Fairtrade fair? Movement answers its critics

With Traidcraft in crisis, Paul Gosling looks at debate surrounding the drive for a more ethical…

Chelmsford Star reports positive Christmas figures

Like-for-like sales rose 5% across the society’s food stores

Lincolnshire Co-op reports 7.5% increase in Christmas food store sales

The society also reported a strong performance for its Love Local food and drink range

Rochdale entrepreneurs invited to take part in the Together Enterprise project

The scheme focuses on helping members of the public set up their own co-ops

Disadvantaged children more likely to thrive at Co-op Academies in Leeds

Frank Norris says the Co-op Academies in Leeds are improving the life chances of children from…

Central England Co-op customers expected to opt for healthier choices in January

Building on this trend, the society is promoting a range of options for shoppers wanting to…