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UN report outlines key actions for co-ops to drive sustainable development

'The peoples of the world and the environment urgently need to strengthen a system of economic…

Fonterra doubles profit to $1.6bn but warns of falling farmgate milk price

'We are aware that there are challenging conditions on the ground for many of our farmers,'…

Obituary: Former Midcounties director Clive Booker, 1944 – 2023

'We will all miss his co-operative spirit and unique sense of humour'

Fairtrade Foundation launches fairer incomes campaign ahead of International Coffee Day

Fairtrade has raised its minimum price for coffee to $1.80 per pound as climate change increases…

Co-op Group reduces pre-tax half-year loss as investment in price continues

'We're very proud of our achievements over the last six months particularly given the prevailing economic…

Lancaster Music Co-op saved by council deal for lease on building

'It feels amazing to finally start work on repairs to the building and getting it back…

Romanian agri co-ops respond to Ukraine grain imports row

Romania’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will be issuing the import licenses for four products…

Woccu credit union development programme secures funding for further five years

USAID has granted $9.3m to continue work on financial inclusion, SME growth, diversity and climate adaptation…

ICA Asia and Pacific Committee on Women to mark 25th anniversary with Tokyo event

A booklet is also being released, featuring case studies of exemplary work on gender equality within…

EO tax benefits must be extended to worker co-ops, government urged

Workers.coop and Co-operatives UK want employee ownership incentives to include more options for businesses and workers

Regenerative farm co-op in Wales runs community share offer

The Tyddyn Teg team are looking to raise £80k towards the £400k needed to transfer ownership…

Co-operatives UK recognised at Manchester business awards

The co-operative network received the award for Business of the Year 2023