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2.5 million under 25s struggling to afford food – Co-op and Barnardo’s call for action

Stuart Mitchell

One in five young people – an estimated 2.5 million – have had trouble affording food in the last six months, according to new research from Co-op and Barnardo’s.* Almost a quarter (23%) said they were unable access healthy food in their own communities.** In response, Co-op and Barnardo’s are calling for action to set up a food partnership in every community by 2030.  According to Sustainable Food Places, a food partnership is “a local alliance of organisations and individuals working together to improve their food system.” Most consist of…

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1 in 3 young people have fears about their future daily – Co-op and Barnardo’s step up support

Stuart Mitchell

Fears about the future have become part of daily life for more than 1 in 3 (36%) young people across the UK, according to new research* from Co-op and Barnardo’s.  Over 2,000 people aged 10-25 were asked about their hopes and ambitions.* Just 30% said they believe they will achieve their dream job, while more than a quarter (29%) don’t feel positive about their future at all.   Brodey, 19, from Middlesborough, described how easy it is to lose hope:  “People don’t want to better themselves, because they think it’s impossible, or that…

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Businesses face ‘far-reaching’ challenges to help achieve clean power target, new Co-op and Green Alliance report shows

Stuart Mitchell

A new report published uncovers the critical role small businesses must play in delivering the Government’s clean energy targets, as millions continue to face significant challenges shifting to renewable electricity. The research from Green Alliance, commissioned by Co-op, uncovered that electricity usage by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) was equivalent to 85% of all renewable electricity generated in 2024. This demonstrates the size of potential demand for renewable electricity from these organisations and the critical role that these businesses will play in the Government’s clean energy mission. Speaking to a…

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Co-op announces £820K sustainability fund for British farmers

Stuart Mitchell

Co-op announces further backing for British farmers with a new £820K fund to support sustainable farming efforts, building on the retailer’s long-term investment in UK agriculture. This significant investment by the convenience retailer will see farmers directly rewarded for their efforts in reducing carbon emissions and promoting nature on their farms across beef, lamb and dairy sectors as part of two new sustainability projects. Co-op is a long term, supporter of British farming, and was the first national UK grocer to have 100% of all its fresh and frozen chicken,…

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From Rochdale Pioneers to Global Impact: Celebrating 180 Years of Co-operation with New Development Fund

Stuart Mitchell

Rochdale’s historic Toad Lane – the birthplace of the co-operative movement – marked 180 years of co-operation on Saturday, 21 December, with the launch of the Fund for International Co-operative Development (FICD). The new fund will provide financial support and expertise to co-operatives globally, helping communities rebuild after crises, foster peace, and create sustainable economies. 180 years ago, the Rochdale Pioneers united to create a solution to the unfair prices and poor-quality food they faced. Today, as communities grapple with similar challenges in food security and supply chains, co-operatives continue…

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