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Co-operative of the Year winners announced

The winners were announced at Congress in London on Saturday 23 June

Co-ops making a difference through … Fairtrade

The Co-op Group's Fairtrade strategy development manager, Brad Hill, on the difference Fairtrade makes

Co-op Group farmers improve biodiversity with 1,000 miles of hedgerows

'The need to create a more sustainable approach to farming and food production is just as…

Making a difference: credit unions

'I feel credit unions are one of the better examples of co-operation ... It's people helping…

Abcul names Robert Kelly as its new chief executive

Mr Kelly, current CEO of the NHS Credit Union and former Abcul president, takes over from…

Co-op Foundation key partner in government £20m scheme to tackle loneliness

'We will learn more about what works in tackling some of the root causes of long-term…

Community energy faces tough times unless government policy changes, report warns

'It is clear that the community energy sector has suffered in 2017 and dramatic changes are…

Co-op Group store used in robot delivery trials

The retailer allowed Starship Technologies to test the device at its Monkton, Milton Keynes store, dispatchign…

80% of Brits want more state support for local green community energy

'Consumers have relatively little control of how it is generated and who benefits ... Community energy…

Co-op Group flower suppliers celebrate British Flowers Week

'We’re thrilled to see the British flower industry enjoying such a renaissance and must pay credit…

Heart of England Co-operative to sell Nuneaton head office

The society said the decision had been made with “reluctance” but it “had no choice but…

Community-owned launderette in Liverpool named in honour of local activist

'The launderette will provide affordable, environmental and essential services to the community while being the self-sustaining…