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A co-operative answer to the UK’s housing crisis?

'There are a number of areas that the government can focus on to help stimulate the…

Bid launched to create community nature reserve in West Yorkshire

Bridestones Rewilded wants to buy and restore moorland above Todmorden, for the benefit of wildlife, the…

UK building societies buck market to provide mortgage growth

Several mutuals have introduced 'new and innovative ways to support people into homeownership', says sector body…

Midcounties beats its targets on climate emissions and food waste

The society reports a 32% reduction in GHG emissions on 2019, and a 21% reduction in…

Scotmid Co-op boosts cancer research in Glasgow

A £50,000 donation helps Glasgow-based research institute purchase groundbreaking microscope

Channel Islands Co-op joins partnership to offer mobile phone service

The society is working with telecoms company - and island specialist – Sure on the proposed…

UK’s retail co-ops commit to providing career opportunities to all

An industry report includes a look at efforts by the Lincolnshire, Midcounties, Central and Bright Future…

Interview: Debbie White, chair of the Co-op Group

‘It’s so important to draw on our core principles and think about who we are and…

Will co-op housing be on the main parties’ agendas?

With the UK's housing crisis continuing to worsen, the co-op and community-led model offers a possible…

Key takeaways from the Co-op Group AGM

Solid results, member discussion, chicken welfare protests: Rebecca Harvey and Anca Voinea report

Co-op Bank returns to mutual ownership as Coventry BS signs deal

'We’re building on our shared heritage and creating a stronger mutual business '

MPs approve law change to level playing field for building societies

The news was welcomed by sector body BSA, which says it will give mortgage customers more…