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Two new community businesses in Wales stress green credentials

WoodsWork wants to crowdfund land for carbon offsetting; and Garrison Farm wants to build an eco-friendly…

Rishi Sunak unveils £30bn Covid-19 job recovery plan

Measures include a VAT cut which could benefit businesses in the hospitality sector

Coop Denmark to operate battery electric trucks

The trucks will be introduced in the first quarter of 2021

Central England’s Travel branches transfer to Midcounties

The agreement will see 16 branches open under Midcounties’ Co-operative Travel brand

Coop Sweden to open unmanned store

Customers will be able to scan and pay for goods using their phones

US electric co-ops back new flexible finance bill as they recover from Covid-19

Sector body NRECA says it could save the sector £10bn as it adjusts to falling revenues…

Alaskan anglers form salmon fishing co-op

The Independent Fishermen of Quinhagak Cooperative has started a year-long trial of operations

Co-op Credit Union launches new product to support colleague families

The product is accessed via the credit union’s new secure messaging app

Filene Research Institute launches Center of Excellence for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The centre will identify best practices and develop guides for implementation

Lincolnshire Co-op gives extra funds to mental health and domestic abuse charities

The funds will be channelled through the society's Community Champions scheme

Oxford City Council joins Co-operative Councils Innovation Network

The council commits to promoting co-operatives as part of the city's economy

How the world marked the International Day of Co-operatives

This year the movement focuses on its role in tackling the climate emergency