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Give communities control instead of talking about ‘failing towns’, says Co-op Group
'We want communities everywhere to aspire and flourish. To achieve that they need to be heard…
Find your local UK co-op bookshop for World Book Day
This World Book Day, support your local co-operative bookshop! Here’s our round-up of the UK. Have…
Cocoa co-op farmer explains the Fairtrade difference to the UK
'Thanks to the school of leadership we have found that women have their own life, their…
Finding co-op solutions to the health and social care crisis
With the sector coming under increasing pressure, can the co-op model deliver better results?Examples from the…
Coop Sweden launches online farm shop
The online store features 25 producers offering more than 100 different products
Revolver coffee co-op installs vending machine at Midcounties
'We hope that this not only showcases a co-operative business-to-business model, but also promotes the benefits…
La Coop fédérée rebrands as Sollio Cooperative Group
The co-op says the new branding evokes the words soil, sun and solidarity
Lincolnshire Co-op offers extra divi through reusable cup scheme
The move is part of the society's drive to cut waste from single use cups
Leeds Credit Union scoops Yorkshire Lender of the Year award
The credit union was praised for providing affordable lending to its members with tailored solutions
New finance director at Ecology Building Society
'This is a critical role as we develop and grow our sustainable lending in response to…
Private life vs shared space: Communal living and the housing co-op
A historical survey looks how the switch from central planning to grassroots development has changed ideas…