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Obituary: Dr Carl Clowes, first chair of pioneering community co-op

Antur Aelhaearn was established in 1974 to create local opportunities and prevent depopulation in Llanaelhaearn village,…

Co-op College partners with Imperial College London on new online course

The five-week interactive course will focus on the history of the worldwide co-operative movement

Development Co-op launches pioneer share offer to grow UK sector

'We anticipate working in partnership with neighbourhoods and communities. This initiative should be of enormous interest…

MPs respond to blocked LV= deal in debate on co-ops

'It might well be that that members have made a mistake in rejecting the bid, but…

MPs call on Treasury minister to support the co-op economy in Westminster debate

Members from across the political spectrum paid tribute to the work of co-ops and looked at…

Welsh government works with building society to set up national community bank

The goal is to establish around 30 new outlets over the next decade, to offset high…

Locality research shows how community groups helped people through the pandemic

The research, funded by the government and the Co-op Foundation, also highlights the financial hit to…

Scotmid in-store butchery used to highlight success of local sourcing project

'The Butchery Broxburn is a great example of what can be achieved when industries work together…

Wales Co-op Centre hails the creation of 200 social enterprises in two years

The centre says the success of its business support programme shows that 'social business is fast…

Snapshots from the 1980s and the idealism of its worker co-ops

A new collection of fascinating images from a golden era for the movement

Have a co-op Christmas: Part two of our ethical gift guide

More fabulous gifts from co-op traders

LV= members vote to block sale to Bain Capital

'This is an incredible win for the mutual movement, and shows what members can do when…