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Ecology Building Society brings in Martin Sims from Co-op Bank

The Ecology Building Society has announced the appointment of Martin Sims as its new chief operating…

Retail sales climb, but Bank write-off means Co-op Group loss

The Co-operative Group has returned to the red for the first time since the crisis of 2013,…

Suffolk locals form community benefit society to buy the derelict Shotley Pier

It’s been a whirlwind of activity at Shotley in Suffolk since the summer of 2016, when…

Scotmid Co-op boosts first aid charity with £15,500 donation

A £15,50o donation from Scotmid Co-operative has enabled charity St Andrew’s First Aid to aid 15 new…

Nominate your UK Co-op of the Year

Nominations are now open for Co-operatives UK’s Co-operative of the Year awards. The awards are a chance…

Co-op Group is team supporter for Britain at 2017 World Para Athletics Championships

The Co-operative Group has been unveiled as a team supporter of the British Athletics Para team…

Suma workers co-op joins tree-planting scheme to help stop flooding

Workers at Suma Wholefoods Co-op have helped environmental group Treesponsibility celebrate its 19th birthday in style – planting…

Co-op Group turns to members guide its next wine launch

The Co-op Group has recruited its members to steer its new white wine from the planning…

Co-op businesses included in list of great places to work

Navy Federal Credit Union, outdoor leisure co-op REI and employee-owned Publix Supermarkets have been included on…

Group to report annual loss after bank share write-off, reports claim

The Co-op Group is to write off the value of its 20% share in the Co-operative Bank,…

Villagers get themselves online by forming high-speed broadband co-op

Residents of a village in Nova Scotia, Canada, decided they’d had enough of slow internet speeds…

Carrefour sets up agricultural co-op in Romania

French retailer Carrefour has founded an agricultural co-operative in a Romanian village to bring local fresh…