Delegates looked at co-op solutions for issues like digital exclusion, housing, fuel poverty and food insecurity
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Show filtersFairtrade Fortnight 2023 highlights climate crisis
Over 27 February – 12 March 2023, the Fairtrade Foundation is spotlighting the effects of climate…
UKSCS Conference takes a look at consumer co-ops as a force for good
If human society is transitioning from consumerism to citizenship, what part can retail co-ops play in…
Filipino co-ops discuss digital at their first national congress
Digitisation is needed to future-proof co-ops and open up new markets, says the NCBC
16,000 people sign up to Ripple Energy’s third consumer-owned energy project
'People are gradually finding out that better green energy options are available and when they do…
Co-op Group seeks small food businesses for accelerated support scheme
This is the second round of the Apiary programme, which last year saw six businesses get…
Sound Pound credit union group launches cost of living loan for Greater Manchester
The loan is 'our response to help local people get back on track and avoid any…
Co-op Group axes best-before dates on fresh fruit and veg
'We are committed to helping our customers cut food waste in the home and save money'
Co-op Party crime commissioners call for modern slavery watchdog
'It is dismaying and frustrating that Suella Braverman has refused to appoint to the post, and…
Energy co-op to join Leicestershire Council net zero feasibility study
Green Fox Community Energy Co-op will work with the authority on one of 31 UK projects…
Southern Co-op backs community projects to tackle causes of crime
Projects include healthcare and accommodation for the homeless, skills-building for offenders and help for young people…
OVO pledges support for community energy projects to help push for net zero
The electricity supplier will offer subsidy-free power purchase agreements to community energy projects