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East of England Co-op adopts green tech to cut road fleet emissions

The in-cab system from Lightfoot coaches drivers to operate more safely and with greater fuel efficiency

Co-op Group announces £240m investment in its membership offer

The retailer hopes to add a million members over the next five years with incentives including…

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing appoints new chair as it works on recovery process

The mutual says Kevin Brady brings a broad range of experience in housing and government on…

Economic crisis forces closure of Derby wholefoods co-op Sound Bites

'We're making the decision to close the shop on a high, rather than watching it go…

Preparations under way for Co-operatives Fortnight

'This year, we'll show how co‑operatives offer an altogether different way to do business; to support…

Plunkett Foundation announces national community business conference

The event, scheduled for Birmingham on 6 July, will be the charity's first face-to-face conference in…

Co-op housing apex prepares to launch its Four Million Homes campaign

'The programme will drive a process of cultural change in the social housing sector leading to…

Co-ops and disability: New ways to meet people’s needs

Researcher Steve Graby organised an event bringing together representatives of the co-op and disabled people's movements

Meet… Xiomara Nuñez de Cespedes, chair of the ICA Gender Equality Committee

'This year we highlight the advances of women in the digital age and emphasise the need…

Scotmid profits fall £2.7m as cost-of-living crisis continues

'There were a number of factors that impacted performance including energy costs, food price inflation, pay…

Cost of living crisis: Welsh government commits another £600k for credit unions

'Credit unions work incredibly hard in support of our journey to promote social justice and tackle…

Bristol Energy Co-op launches £1m share offer to boost local community renewables

The co-op says the funds will help it roll out new renewable projects, delivering clean energy…