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Support co-op launched for migrant families in need of help

Birmingham-based Mist will provide immigration advice and rights advocacy in the West Midlands

Exploring the Caribbean roots of the British credit union sector

When the Windrush generation created Hornsey CCU to tackle racist barriers to financial services, they helped…

Welsh co-op development agency Cwmpas elects Richard Hughes as chair

'At a time when our economy and climate are changing rapidly, it is crucial that the…

Black History Month and the UK co-operative movement

Liz McIvor from the Co-operative Heritage Trust looks back over the efforts of co-operators - and…

Co-op Party gears up for general election at its annual conference

'We need a model of driving growth that builds in power and a stake for people…

UK Black History Month: ‘Co-ops should Rise to the occasion’

Interview with Ash Akhtar, co-chair of the Co-op Group's Rise network, which supports ethnic minority colleagues

Plunkett welcomes renewed Scottish government support for community pubs

Support will include bespoke business and financial advice, free training and peer networking opportunities, and a…

Sharon Lewis steps down as John Lewis chair as retailer’s troubles continue

The retailer has cut its half-year losses to £57.3m but Dame Sharon drew harsh criticism over…

Scotmid Co-op appoints Karen Scott as its new chief executive

Scott, who takes up the reins when John Brodie retires next August, will be the first…

Community energy sector meets to discuss challenges of the carbon transition

Discussion included power purchase agreements, how to find reliable business partners and the ethics of solar…

Cwmpas chair and co-founder David Jenkins to stand down after 40 years

'David has left an incredible legacy, and one which we will honour as we move forward…

Gower Power launches share offer to bring Welsh solar farm into community ownership

Brynwhilach solar farm produces enough electricity for 1,650 average homes and will save over 45,000 tonnes…