News & press releases

Australian Bushfires - Communities Rebuilt with Co-operative Support

You might remember at the beginning of the year, Australia suffered terrible prolonged Bushfires across its East Coast which destroyed homes, communities…

11 November 2020

A Member Update From Our CEO

As I write this, we are entering a new 4 week lockdown period in England. I wanted to share with you how we will continue to provide the best possible…

5 November 2020

Our Travel Branch Doors Are Temporarily Closing but We’re Still Here for You

What a rollercoaster we have all been on this year! There have been some lows, some tremendous highs, the little things suddenly became the really big…

5 November 2020

Co-op Childcare Offers a Helping Hand to Families Impacted by Pandemic Redundancies

As the Government’s furlough scheme comes to an end, Co-op Childcare has launched a new initiative to support families who have been impacted by redundancy…

2 November 2020

Bag a Bargain and “Holiday to Help Out”

Holidaymakers dreaming of that longed-for getaway can contact their local Co-operative Travel team and take advantage of a range of discounts and deals…

2 November 2020

Central England Co-op reveals opening date and first look at £3 million redevelopment of its Boley Park Food Store

Central England Co-op can today reveal the launch date and give a first look of the progress of the £3 million redevelopment of its Boley Park Food Store.

29 October 2020

Central England Co-op set to open new community food store in Eastwood later this year

Central England Co-op is set to open a new community food store in Eastwood later this year after striking a deal to take over a Sainsbury’s Local site in…

22 October 2020

Anti-Slavery Day – Bright Future Programme Update

Hi, my name is Dawn Green, and I work as an Assistant HR Advisor within the Society as well as the sponsor for the Bright Future Programme. As its…

18 October 2020

The Midcounties Co-operative Eliminates All Single-Use Plastic Carrier Bags From Its’ Food Stores

The Midcounties Co-operative has announced that, from today, it will no longer sell single-use plastic carrier bags in any of its 225 Food stores, removing…

14 October 2020

Colleagues from The Midcounties Co-operative Raise More Than £3,000

Three colleagues from The Midcounties Co-operative have raised over £3,000 for charity after taking part in the virtual London Marathon on the 4th of October.

9 October 2020

We've Extended Our Home Deliveries Service to March 2021

We're delighted to announce that we will be extending our Food Home Delivery Service to March 2021, ensuring we are looking after the most vulnerable in our…

8 October 2020

Award-Winning Travel Agency Joins Midcounties Co-operative

Midcounties Co-operative, one of the UK’s largest independent consumer co-operatives, has finalised an agreement with award-winning, independent travel…

5 October 2020

Why Cooperatives and Mutuals Can Help “Build Back Better” Post COVID

Why cooperatives and mutuals can help “build back better” post Covid

29 September 2020

Co-op rolls out unique app that allows shoppers eco-friendly home deliveries in less than an hour

Central England Co-op shoppers can now get their shopping delivered to their door in less than an hour thanks to a new eco-friendly service.

25 September 2020

Coming Together to Support Our Retail Colleagues

Our chief executive, Phil Ponsonby, has today joined leaders from some of the UK’s biggest retailers in writing to the Government to call for greater…

20 September 2020