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Co-op Group announces return to normal trading after cyber attack

For one week, the retailer is offering members 25% off a £40 shop, as a thanks…

Doubling the size – hit, miss or maybe?

Rose Marley, CEO of Co-operatives UK, on the recent Downing Street Reception for the co-op and…

Fonterra opens first electrode boiler in bid to cut climate emissions

The New Zealand dairy co-op plans to invest $70m in two new electrode boilers as part…

International Labour Conference closer to new standard on platform work

Delegates highlighted the value of the co-op model in driving decent work and helping to formalise…

Community businesses boost local economies and services, says report

Plunkett UK says the sector provides jobs, offers goods and boosts the circular economy by trading…

Scottish farm machinery co-ops plan merger

Ringlink Scotland and Highland Business Services are asking members to vote on the proposal in the…

Co-op Group cuts plastic from three products

The change will save 115 tonnes of plastic from landfill per year, says the Group

Soundpound credit unions work with Manchester mayor on green home loans

'Soundpound and their members will play an important role in modernising our built environment while cutting…

My key takeaways from the Cecop general assembly in Krakow

Jenny de Villiers, of Co-operatives UK, reports from the general assembly of the confederation of industrial…

Co-ops to play key role in Ghana’s national food programme

"Co-operatives are proven instruments of empowerment," said Ghana's food and agriculture minister

Unimed co-op joins campaign to tackle violence against women

The Brazilian medical co-op network will help promote and expand the government's Before It Happens programme

Co-op and mutual leaders attend Downing Street reception

Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to growing the sector and launched a call for evidence on co-ops…