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Bristol Cable granted £40k from Power to Change to expand community tech

The award-winning media co-op will use the money to develop its platform and make it accessible…

400 jobs at risk as Central England shuts distribution centres

The retail society, which is transferring distribution operations to to the Co-op Group, hopes to find…

Heart of England Co-op reports festive sales boost of 6.83%

'We’re experiencing some of the most challenging trading conditions we’ve ever faced, so it is encouraging…

Awards celebrate resilience of community energy sector in challenging times

'We are recognising the achievements of organisations from across the country, which go far beyond the…

Central Co-op awards £27,750 in latest round of Community Dividend Fund

32 charities and community groups received support, invested from the retailer's trading surplus

Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative partners with Giant to open new store

The Edinburgh store – the co-op’s sixth in the UK – is already open and officially…

Regulator to investigate sale of Co-op Group petrol stations to Asda

The Competition and Markets Authority is looking into the implications on competition from the deal, agreed…

Carbon offsetting co-op offers climate action to help the world’s poorest communities

'Co-operative Climate Action has been launched for people who want to offset their carbon emissions by…

East of England Co-op gives trees to the community for Queen’s Green Canopy

The retail society is gifting 250 red falstaff apple, concorde pear and sunburst cherry trees through…

ICA hunts for a new director general as Bruno Roelants retires

The Alliance wants a candidate to help grow its membership, build partnerships and drive positive change

What next for social housing after the Rochdale Boroughwide tragedy?

The government is toughening up its regulation of social housing but critics say its policies have…

‘Why there is a place for co-ops in the UK energy system’

Opinion piece from Alex Bird as debate continues over the future of the country's energy supply