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Canada’s government staff offered training in co-op model

'The goal of this training is to introduce those people to the basics of the model…

Impact conference explores the co-operative identity

The co-op movement can help deliver the positive change the world is calling for – but how…

Do more, faster, together: UK co-ops pledge climate action ahead of COP26

'Collective action, among business and within communities, is going to be critical to a fast, effective…

Charity partnership helps Energise Barnsley drive use of solar power

The organisation is offering battery storage tech to older social tenants to help them keep the…

East of England Co-op rolls out ink cartridge recycling scheme

The society is working with local firm Ink Bin on the scheme, which raises funds for…

Government net zero strategy ‘needs more support for co-ops and community energy’

Community Energy England and Co-operatives UK respond to the government‘s plans for the carbon transition

Obituary: Labour/Co-op Party veteran Barbara Hawkins (1944-2021)

'Barbara’s profound motivation to create a more equal world was manifested by her lifelong involvement with…

East of England Co-op reports sales growth for first half and £3.4m profit

'We’ve continued to invest in our business to help fulfil the long-term potential of our co-operative,'…

Meet … Matt Bland, CEO of the Co-op Credit Union

'The need for a new way of doing banking and financial services has never been more…

Policymakers are getting busy – so how can co-ops catch their eye?

Lessons from the US federal Covid programmes were discussed at the Co-op Impact Conference

First credit union service organisation set up in Guatemala

The CUSO will help credit unions grow their lending portfolios

Central England Co-op announces half year trading profit of £15.7m

'This model has worked successfully for over 175 years and has been resilient in good times…