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North Carolina electric co-op puts electric school buses on the road

Two of a planned nine vehicles have been given to the state’s school systems

Agri co-ops continue opposition to EU-Mercosur deal ahead of G20 Summit

Copa and Cogeca warn the deal will 'undermine EU standards for animal welfare, environmental protection, and…

Workshops to spread the word on the co-op business model in Scotland

The sessions are aimed at people looking to set up a new business or switch an…

Positive difference found for co-op members in Central America

Members in Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala were found to be economically and socially better off

Fair Tax Foundation enters final month of £450k community share offer

The organisation hopes the Ethex fundraiser will enable it to drive a fivefold growth in accreditations

Co-op Group adopts six new suppliers through its Apiary programme

The retailer says the 'values and purpose-driven' brands will be stocked at more than 100 stores

Co-operative movement urged not to lose a generation of business advisors

'We need experience and skilled advice from the co op sector' says Abby Gordon-Farleigh of Stir…

Robert Kelly to step down from helm of credit union apex Abcul

Abcul says Kelly has been 'instrumental' in shaping the vision and strategy over his six years…

Fairtrade organic cotton better for farmers and planet, study finds

Fairtrade cotton farms in India were found to produce less carbon and use resources more efficiently

UK’s first purpose-built housing co-op celebrates 50 years

Sandford Housing Co-op, in New Cross London, celebrated the milestone with a day of food, speeches…

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'

European Commission criticised for lack of social economy representation

Ministers from five countries have co-signed a letter calling for a specific department for the sector