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Schools’ Energy Co-operative issues shares to fund more solar installations

The scheme is designed to save schools money on energy bills and cut climate emissions

Book review: Could co-operation be the best model for the new economy?

'It is our ability to co-operate in large numbers that separates us from other species'

#Opencoop: Could platform co-ops break up tech monopolies?

'A lot of developers are considering questions of empowerment, transparency and privacy'

The Co-op Group has sold a million pints of beer designed by its members

'It’s been an incredibly collaborative project that demonstrates the real value that Co-op members can bring…

Eroski launches campaign to recycle coffee capsules

The Spanish retail co-op chain says 100% of the material used in the capsules will be…

How is Brexit impacting retail co-ops?

'Whether it is the Norway or the Canada type model or WTO tariffs – whatever happens,…

Making a difference: Community Energy Conference looks at regulation and tech

Representatives of the sector met in Manchester to plot a course for community-owned energy projects

Co-operative Bank extends support for the Hive

The Hive support programme, delivered by Co-operatives UK, has been extended until the end of 2020

Riverford Organic Farmers switches to employee-ownership

'I want to be part of an organisation that helps us be the best version of…

Meet … Rebecca Harvey, executive editor of the Co-op News

Rebecca, previously the deputy editor, recently moved into her new role and here discusses the work…

Co-op Group to save four Waitrose stores after John Lewis issues profit warning

John Lewis said second-half profits would be close to zero and announced a new strategy and…

Community-owned sports academy aims to change lives in Northern Ireland

Ballymacash Sports Academy wants to serve all sections of the community