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Show filtersThe Hive supports 100 groups in its first year
The Hive business support programme, led by Co-operatives UK in partnership with the Co-operative Bank, has…
Tamworth Co-op supports local charities through Cash in the Bag scheme
Tamworth Co-operative is using the 5p charge on plastic shopping bags to support local charities. The…
East of England Co-op announces regeneration plan for Ipswich
East of England Co-operative Society has revealed plans to regenerate important parts of Ipswich using its…
Co-op Group commits to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in all own-brand items
In the lead up to Fairtrade Fortnight, the Co-operative Group has announced that from May 2017, 100%…
Co-op-inspired energy business aims to take on the Big Six
Two entrepreneurs are launching a customer-owned energy firm to take on the big energy companies. The…
Recycling and energy conservation save Midcounties Co-op £1m a year
The Midcounties Co-operative is saving more than £1m a year through sustainability measures. The society, which operates more than 500…
Co-ops join programme to rehabilitate drug users as masseurs
Co-operatives in the Philippines are joining a venture which will train reformed drug users in massage…
How can governments help build the platform co-op movement, asks Open:2017
Government at all levels should help platforms co-ops to flourish, Claire McCarthy, general secretary of the Co-operative…
Housing co-op teams up with Glasgow council on £5m renovation project
Council officers in Glasgow are working with Rosehill Housing Co-operative to deliver a £5.12million improvement programme…
Co-operative College launches series of e-Learning courses
The Co-operative College is running a new series of short co-operative e-Learning courses that will be accessible…
Central England looks for members to join its local councils
The Central England Co-operative is looking for members to join its Membership and Community Councils, which…