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Co-op Party backs public vote on Brexit

'We call on the prime minister to listen to the growing number of people and organisations…

Co-op Party Conference: Moving its ideas to the mainstream

'Our next government won't be Labour, it will be Labour and Co-operative'

Central England Co-operative’s Community Dividend Fund awards £42,000

The society is reinvesting 1% of its trading profit into the local communities, with grants ranging…

Cooperatives Europe announces new strategic partnership to promote knowledge sharing

The partnership aims to stimulate the emergence of collaborative spaces for community-driven innovation, and anticipate the…

Co-op Group ad to raise awareness of modern slavery on Anti-Slavery Day

In 2017 the retailer launched the Bright Future programme with charity City Hearts to provide employment…

Global movement of credit unions increases membership to 260m

The figures were released in WOCCU's latest global report on the sector

Southern Co-op helps local nursery overcome theft

The nursery had had its gardening tools stolen, including strimmers, hedge cutters and drills.

Co-op Group funeral director nominated for Best Bereavement Worker award

The Butterfly Awards recognise professionals who support people through the loss of their baby

99-year-old helps Tamworth Co-op raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support

Touched by the support offered by the charity to his late wife, he decided to save…

Radstock Co-operative opens 20th store to celebrate 150th anniversary

The society has been opening new stores in 2018 as part of its 10-year growth strategy.

Chelmsford Star reports sales growth of 3.9% in half-yearly results

Chief executive Barry Wood says the results were driven by strong performances in its core food…

Co-op answers for a disaffected world: Interview with Ariel Guarco

We speak to the president of the International Co-operative Alliance as part of our look at…