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Co-op Group sticks to its commitment to sell peat-free compost

The government has just carried out a consultation on measures to end the sale of peat…

New Lanark conference explores Robert Owen’s role within the co-op movement

How great an influence did Owen have on the co-op movement?

Anglesey firm quadruples staff after becoming employee-owned

Consultancy BIC Innovation made the switch in 2018 with support from Wales Co-operative Centre

Community businesses emerged stronger from pandemic, Locality research reveals

'There is even more potential sitting at the heart of our communities. If the government is…

Preston Council transfers Travellers’ site into co-op management

'A key part of our commitment to community wealth building is to encourage greater democratic ownership…

Lincolnshire Co-op CEO Ursula Lidbetter announces retirement

She steps down after 37 years with the society, which were recognised with an OBE for…

My Cool Class waives fees for Ukrainian teachers

Five Ukrainian teachers have already joined the platform co-op

Living a co-operative life

We hear from UK co-operators about what the movement means to them

East of England Co-op gives £22k to fuel poverty appeal

An estimated 13.6% of households in England experienced fuel poverty in 2020 and the problem is…

New ways of working: A comedy revolution

Felt Nowt co-op offers a new way for comedians in the north-east to find work

Empowering Co-operation: New strategy and branding for Co-operatives UK

'It made perfect sense that, as we launch an exciting and ambitious new strategy, we need…

From the cradle … A co-op start to life

Co-ops are active in maternity, childcare, fostering, education and youth organising, bringing their values and principles…