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Oxfordshire Council gives financial backing to community bus co-op

West Oxfordshire Community Transport said the route, in an area with little alternative provision, had become…

Central Co-op extends member discount prices to more than 100 items

'These offers on a variety of products are part of our aim to support members in…

Scotmid Co-op to fund a year’s training for 15 lifeboat crew

'With new crew members joining us, this donation from Scotmid will help us continue to save…

Save Our Bank customer union launches campaign fundraiser

The £18,000 target will support efforts to restore member ownership and work for change in the…

Co-ops join MPs’ calls for more government support for local journalism

Longer-term funding that reaches smaller titles is needed, says the report

Co-op Group will contest £450m legal claim over Somerfield sale

'Co-op strongly disputes both liability and quantum of the claim and the claim will be vigorously…

Credit union lending reaches record levels as UK borrowing costs rise

The figures were revealed as the government plans new rules for the sector, allowing it to…

How co-ops in the UK and North America are tackling mental health challenges

We hear from service providers who are devising new models of provision, and from agri co-ops…

Glasgow housing co-op to build 44 affordable homes

Glasgow City Council approved the disposal of the former primary school site in Pollok to Rosehill…

Meet … Cllr Louise Gittins, chair of the Co-operative Councils’ Innovation Network

'We realised the power of community action and engagement and the difference the co-operative way makes…

Barefoot training programme relaunches to tackle need for co-op business advisors

'If we want to grow the new economy we have to support the growth of appropriate…

Close to the edge: Co-ops turn to crowdfunding through financial crisis

'Groups are fighting on multiple fronts ... Fatigued volunteers, diminished reserves, dealing with the governance ...'