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Plunkett Foundation joins policy call to boost rural communities in 2017

The organisation, which supports community enterprises, is part of a group calling for more support for…

Cuban financial services co-op Scenius shut down by government

The move has sparked concern that economic reforms which have strengthened the country’s co-op movement are…

Coop Switzerland sells world’s first tobacco and hemp cigarette

The cigarettes, from Swiss producer Heimat, contain less than 1% THC so do not create a…

Co-op Farming Pioneers discuss the future of agriculture

The Co-op Group hosted the debate on the industry at the Great Yorkshire Show, looking at…

Co-op and mutual housing associations top the list of best social landlords

The Community Gateway Association in Preston was named the UK’s best housing association by 24 Housing

Co-operatives UK AGM: Good governance, accounting and ethical investment of funds

Speakers the apex body’s AGM looked at how it could serve the movement better at home…

Bid to save Brighton pub to run as a co-operative music venue

The Greys has built up a reputation as a popular gig venue and has been listed…

French agricultural co-operatives pledge to increase organic products

Trade body Coop de France announced five key actions to boost production, including the development of…

Central England Co-op celebrates £500k investment in former Wooldale stores

The society has taken on three former stores from the Wooldale Co-op, with 40 staff transferred…

Tom Greatrex elected chair of football body Supporters Direct

The former Labour/Co-op MP’s previous involvement in the fan-ownership movement saw him co-found the Fulham Supporters…

Co-op Bank to pay £15m to sale advisors despite opting for bailout instead, say reports

City advisors Bank of America Merrill Lynch and BAML negotiated the deal to find a buyer…

Farmer-owned Fairtrade company Divine Chocolate announces new exports

The company has expanded its offerings at UK retailers Waitrose and BP Connect and is extending…