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Scottish co-op bakes up a plan to boost the country’s health

A new venture that aims to use high quality bread to improve diet, health and the local economy…

Co-op’s iconic CIS tower in Manchester on sale for a reported £50m

The Co-operative Group’s CIS tower in Manchester is on the market for a reported £50m, it has been…

Peter Couchman steps down as chief executive of the Plunkett Foundation

Plunkett Foundation has announced the resignation of chief executive Peter Couchman after eight years in the role. He is…

An inside view of the Co-op Group members’ council

Nominations have opened to be on the Co-operative Group’s members’ council. We spoke with four members…

Co-operative Retail Conference to explore future of consumer co-ops

Delegates from across co-operative retail societies will get together in Stratford-Upon-Avon on 3-5 March to look…

Obituary: Edgar Evans, lifelong stalwart of the co-op movement

Edgar Evans, a former president of Bath Co-op Society, director at Co-operative Insurance Society and vice-chair at the…

Lincolnshire Co-op creates community hub at Holbeach store with post office, library and pharmacy

Lincolnshire Co-operative Society is preparing to open a community hub in one of its stores as part…

David Bird appointed Co-operative Energy CEO

Co-operative Energy has appointed David Bird as its new chief executive. He joins the organisation from…

Central England raises more than £200,000 for Newlife and Salvation Army

Customers at Central England Co-operative raised more than £200,000 for two charities by donating unwanted clothing. The society says 1,413…

Community groups debate the future of Health Hydro in Swindon

The leisure co-operative Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), which runs Health Hydro in Swindon, is considering developing…

MBE for Dorothy Francis, champion of co-ops and social enterprise

The 2017 New Year Honours list included an award for Dorothy Francis, chief executive of Leicester-based Co-operative And…

Lord Victor Adebowale announced as new chair of Social Enterprise UK

Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) has named Lord Victor Adebowale as its new chair for an initial…