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Leeds Co-op Academy promotes new weapon against modern slavery – the spoon

Youngsters who fear they are being taken abroad for a forced marriage are being told to…

Co-op Group signs Anti-Slavery International Charter

'By standing together and co-operating we can make it clear that we will not allow this…

MPs criticise government’s strategy for tackling modern slavery

'Victims of modern slavery can face unimaginable horrors but the government’s good intentions have yet to…

Co-op Group releases new report on its sustainability and ethical policies

#TheCoopWay looks at issues such as carbon emissions, community investment and modern slavery

Labour and Co-op councils sign pledge to drive slavery out of their supply chains

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is among those attending the launch which continues the co-op movement's campaign…

Michael Sheen launches alliance to promote affordable lending

The actor and activist has launched the End High Cost Credit Alliance to campaign against high-cost…

Co-op Party MSP urges Scottish employers to help modern slavery victims

Kezia Dugdale lodged a parliamentary motion praising the Co-op Group’s Bright Future Programme

Modern slavery victim to receive job at Co-op store in Scotland

The initiative forms part an innovative employment programme called Bright Future, developed by the Group last…

Co-op Group urges support for bill to help victims of modern slavery

Frank Field has teamed up with the retailer to urge people to back Lord McColl’s bill…

Co-op Group helps build national scheme to help modern slavery victims

The Group wants businesses around the country to follow its lead in offering work to survivors…

Awards success for the UK’s co-ops in 2017

Co-ops are recognised for their community contributions. Here’s a selections of some big wins scored by…

Co-op Group receives top global award for initiatives in tackling modern slavery

Judges say the co-op is 'best in class' for its engagement with suppliers and victims of…