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Customers prefer shopping with businesses who pay tax fairly

  Nearly 80% of UK consumers would rather shop with a business that can prove it is…

How the Co-op Group is cutting out waste packaging through a ‘circular economy’

The Co-op Group is to share its experience in moving from the “make, use, dispose” model to…

Co-operative College launches series of e-Learning courses

The Co-operative College is running a new series of short co-operative e-Learning courses that will be accessible…

Co-op Group executive takes chair of employee engagement firm

Co-op Group executive Rod Bulmer has taken on the role of chairman of employee engagement company Engage…

Co-operatives UK calls on the government to scrap tax breaks for executive shareholders

With the chancellor preparing his spring Budget on 8 March, Co-operatives UK has made a submission…

Co-op retailers outdo conventional rivals on animal welfare, survey finds

Co-operatives in the food industry often outperform privately listed companies when it comes to animal welfare,…

Co-operative Bank is up for sale

The Co-operative Bank has started a sale process inviting offers for all of its issued ordinary…

Chelmsford Star hosts networking and advice night for community groups

Chelmsford Star Co-operative hosted a free evening of networking and presentations for charities and community groups…

Pioneers group helps to train future agricultural leaders

A training programme for young farmers has been launched by the Co-op Group. The Farming Pioneers Group was…

How can co-ops claim the future of work?

With unethical employment practices on the rise, jobs becoming insecure and wages declining, it is crucial for co-ops…

Central England looks for members to join its local councils

The Central England Co-operative is looking for members to join its Membership and Community Councils, which…

700 jobs under threat from Waitrose closures – but more stores opening elsewhere

Nearly 700 jobs are at risk at Waitrose as the grocery chain announced plans to close…