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Co-op Group bans sale of energy drinks to children

'We have listened to parents and teachers who want to limit young peoples' access to high…

Burns Night sees the spirit start flowing at community-owned GlenWyvis Distillery

The site will produce whisky and gin, with profits passed on to community projects at home…

Phone Co-op’s former chair raises questions over long-term growth strategy

'If we are talking about losses of a million we are eating our resources'

Co-op Group cuts prices on 600 products and trials Deliveroo link-up

The retailer is exploring fresh ways to reach new and existing customers

Co-op Group helps build national scheme to help modern slavery victims

The Group wants businesses around the country to follow its lead in offering work to survivors…

Opportunities for social business as survey finds growing interest in positive investment

'Consumers are increasingly looking to buy and use products that align with their personal values and…

After the Carillion collapse, can worker-owned contractors offer a better alternative?

'The work is so much project-based that there would be a natural team for many service…

ABCUL reports record levels of lending and saving by credit unions in 2017

'Credit unions have huge potential to grow and meet the needs of more and more people…

Government announces £1.7m support for public service mutuals

'This funding will deliver training, support programmes and mentoring to expand the high quality services mutuals…

Chelmsford Star celebrates 10% increase in Christmas food sales

'This is a testament to the hard work put in from our colleagues on the shop…

Two more firms join rising trend for employee ownership in Scotland

Glasgow tech firm Mediascape and Arran’s Auchrannie Resort bring the movement closer to the 100 landmark

Co-op Legal Services launches online divorce service

'Once a couple has made up their mind up their mind to get a divorce, we…