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Devolution can only work by empowering local communities, argues new report

The government’s devolution agenda must go beyond transferring power to local councils by empowering local communities,…

Co-op Food stores ATMs ‘criminal proof’ after partnership with tech company

The Co-op Group has teamed up with a forensic technology company SmartWater to roll-out a new…

Housing co-op partners up with a developer in a multi-million pound project

Fairfield Housing Co-operative and Caledonia Housing Association partnered with regeneration development company Urban Union in a…

Nisa to supply 298 former Co-op stores acquired by McColl’s

Business-owned co-operative Nisa will supply 298 convenience stores that are set to be acquired by McColl’s from the Co-operative Group. Earlier…

Co-ops are targeting creative thinkers among customers and outsiders

A recent study by the Vienna University of Economics and Business found that new product ideas generated by…

Supporters Direct u-turn in employee payout

Supporters Direct (SD) will pay the salary of its longest-serving employee, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer…

Bank of England announces growth in credit union lending

Credit union lending has grown significantly, the latest Bank of England statistics show. The unaudited figures…

Co-operatives, capital and a great vindication

Since the 2008 financial crisis, we have become used to discussions of bank “capital”. Capital is…

CUEB gathering on ethical future of Co-op Bank

With new ownership at the Co-operative Bank, members and customers are asking whether the organisation still…

Applicants invited for Co-op Group community fund

The Co-op Group is on the lookout for more good causes to support through its Local Community…

Co-op movement leads fight against digital exclusion in Wales

Wales Co-operative Centre has published a report on why digital inclusion in Wales matters – and what…

Co-operatives and mutuals are on the Welsh government’s agenda

The Welsh government has published its programme for government, which is focused on driving improvement to…