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Co-op Group announces increased profit of £131m but warns of ‘headwind costs’

CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq said the Group would continue to support colleagues and members and warned the…

Lincolnshire Co-op raises £300,000 for local breakfast clubs

'Together, we’ve made such a significant impact locally, it’s a great demonstration of community spirit'

Co-op Group study highlights food crisis facing Britain’s youth

Research conducted by the retailer with Barnardo's found a quarter of young people find it hard…

Andy Burnham recruits credit unions to support Manchester bus pass

'This is a truly co-operative offer ... it will demonstrate the benefits of joining a credit…

UK credit union sector hits record income for 2023

The growth has been attributed to the decline of payday lenders and demand for affordable loans…

Grain co-op Openfield partners with farming charity FCN to support members

The move comes as 'as the entire agricultural sector continues to face into challenging times and…

Co-op Group announces pay rise to at least £12 an hour for frontline store workers

'We believe this investment in our colleagues is of paramount importance to recognise their outstanding commitment…

Can community ownership save our struggling grassroots music venues?

'The heart of it all is the community aspect. Giving people a chance to be part…

Midcounties Co-op winter appeal raises £25k for food banks

'We hope it goes a small way in supporting the vital services that our food bank…

Channel Islands Co-op considers no divi payout amid tough trading conditions

Citing cost pressures following Brexit, Covid-19 and rising international conflict, the co-op added that all bonuses…

£5m resilience fund launched for credit unions and other community financers

Fair4All Finance has launched the project to help the sector and its borrowers through the cost…

Co-operators mobilise to save Birmingham’s community spaces

'Our preference would be to help communities create their own groups with us offering a facilitating…