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Community gardening network Incredible Edible welcomes Hull’s ‘right to grow’ plan

The city council voted unanimously to allow the cultivation of fruit and veg on unused local…

Future Economy Alliance poll finds public want a change to purpose-led business

The Alliance includes Community Energy England, Co-operatives UK, Cwmpas, the EOA, Locality, Plunkett, Power to Change,…

Share offer launched to turn historic arcade into community-run shopping centre

Organisers want to raise £150,000 to cover start-up costs as they attract 'interesting businesses' to Victorian,…

Channel Islands Co-op buys seven branches of Lloyds Pharmacy

The move - subject to regulatory approval, involves four Jersey and three Guernsey branches, with roles…

Glasgow housing co-op joins scheme to help tenants with winter fuel bills

'This is a major step forward in the help we can provide and fits well with…

Community energy groups give boost to marine habitat project in Sussex

A £65k grant from Ferry Farm Community Solar and Meadow Blue Community Energy have funded a…

Co-op Group joins conservation charities on Nature Neighbourhoods initiative

The retail society is contributing £300k to the scheme, and is mobilising its member pioneers to…

£10k grant supports courses at Jazz Co-op venue in Newcastle

The Community Foundation funding will support music education at the co-op's Globe venue

Report on healthcare mutuals finds sector saved UK £1bn in 2022

OAC consultancy looked at benefits to the NHS, welfare state, employers and individuals from health cash…

Co-op Group adds six small suppliers to shelves after accelerated support scheme

'Seeing successful new businesses hit Co-op shelves is always an exciting and rewarding time for our…

Alison Hands on a life in retail – and her first six months as Lincolnshire CEO

'My role is to look at how the society is going to continue to make money…

Fairtrade Global Awards honour ethical practices, from climate crisis to living wage

Winners include the UK's Co-op Group, honoured for its climate work, while Switzerland's Coop Genossenschaft was…