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Co-ops are key players in building a Zero Carbon Britain

What role can co-operatives play in reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions? A new report by…

The end of oil – a co-operative opportunity?

Now in its 10th year, this year’s Future Co-ops conference – ‘Post Carbon Co-ops’ – addressed…

Co-op Group installs innovative fuel safety device in HGV fleet

The Co-op Group is fitting its HGV fleet with a cutting-edge security device to prevent siphoning,…

Call for evidence on developing co-operative and community housing

The Housing Commission on Co-operative and Community Led Housing is asking local authorities about their views…

Community pub scoops top CAMRA award after being saved by its villagers

A small village pub saved from closure by its community has won the National Pub of the…

Channel Islands co-op offers shopping trolleys for children with special needs

The Channel Islands Co-operative has ordered trolleys with seats big enough for to carry older children…

Meet… Amelia Cargo, Co-op communicator and LGBT leader

Amelia Cargo works for the Co-operative Group as communications officer in the New Stores team based…

2017’s International Day of Co-operatives will celebrate inclusion

The world’s co-operators will celebrate the global movement on 1 July – and this year the…

Credit unions are the original challenger banks, but can they take collective action?

Following a series of high profile setbacks, it seems like we’re approaching the end of the…

Scottish minister pledges support for credit unions

Scotland’s cabinet secretary for communities, social security and equalities, Angela Constance, has reiterated the her government’s support…

Report reveals how credit unions are helping members save as they borrow

A report from the Fairbanking Foundation shows the approach taken by credit unions to lending is enabling members…

The Hive supports 100 groups in its first year

The Hive business support programme, led by Co-operatives UK in partnership with the Co-operative Bank, has…