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Heart of England Co-operative investing two million in store refurbishment

The Heart of England Co-operative food stores will undergo refurbishment as part of a two-million pound investment…

East of England Co-op recognised for its dementia-friendly training for colleagues

East of England Co-op was among the 34 organisations honoured with a Princess Royal Training Award…

Government Green Paper proposes having workers on boards on a voluntary basis

The UK government has published a green paper outlining proposals for corporate governance reform – including a suggestion to…

Indian co-operative bank responds to demonetisation by launching mobile app

A co-operative bank in Kerala, India, has found an innovative solution to the country’s liquidity problem…

Co-ops among the winners at the Social Enterprise UK Awards

Two co-operative bodies were recognised for their achievements at the UK Social Enterprise Awards last month. Dulas,…

Community for Renewables acquires the largest community solar project in the UK

Communities for Renewables (CfR) has announced the purchase and financing of the UK’s largest community solar…

Revolver launches new coffee products

Revolver co-operative is launching two new Fairtrade coffee products in time for Christmas. Chief executive Paul…

Customer-owned banks thrive against rivals

Mutuals outperform and offer better value than competitor banks, according to a report from KPMG Australia. The…

Housing associations and co-ops pledge 350 homes for Syrian families

Scottish housing co-operatives and associations have pledged to allocate 350 homes to Syrian refugees who are…

Thomas Cook takes over The Co-operative Travel joint venture outlets

Thomas Cook is set to take over the Co-operative Travel joint venture. Five years ago, the Co-operative…

Credit unions join Affordable Loans portal partnership

An Affordable Loans portal is being set up in partnership between private and social sector bodies to…

Community housing in Canada to get over $20m investment

The Fonds d’investissement de Montreal (FIM) has announced its fourth capitalisation phase to improve community housing…