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Co-operatives UK reports small profit and new members

Secretary general Ed Mayo said the focus had been to run a tight ship and use…

Coop Switzerland sells world’s first tobacco and hemp cigarette

The cigarettes, from Swiss producer Heimat, contain less than 1% THC so do not create a…

Co-op Farming Pioneers discuss the future of agriculture

The Co-op Group hosted the debate on the industry at the Great Yorkshire Show, looking at…

Divi for the community as Central England Co-op hands out £50,000 to local causes

Groups to benefit from the latest payout include a food education scheme for youngsters and a…

Co-op and mutual housing associations top the list of best social landlords

The Community Gateway Association in Preston was named the UK’s best housing association by 24 Housing

East Midlands Homes Cooperative offers affordable accommodation to ex-offenders

The co-op has bought and renovated a three-bedroom house in Nottingham to help people rebuild their…

Tapping into the millennial market: Why credit unions need authentic messengers

Communications expert Kaitlin Cleary told the World Credit Union Conference how the sector can build trust…

WOCCU conference: How credit unions are working together to face new challenges

The global sector is collaborating to find ways to deal with issues surrounding the rise of…

Report shows contribution of co-ops to Sustainable Development Goals

An ICA report shows pledges from the movement on areas such as eradicating poverty, improving gender…

Co-operatives UK AGM: Good governance, accounting and ethical investment of funds

Speakers the apex body’s AGM looked at how it could serve the movement better at home…

Lessons from north America: the power of community-owned food stores in the age of grocery giants

In Canada, 80% of grocery sales go to just five retailers. Author and co-operator Jon Steinman…

Is Fairtrade in trouble?

Sainsbury’s is going solo – will others follow?