Community retailer Lincolnshire Co-op has hailed “a positive year of trading” in its results for the year to 7 September, with growth of 6.1% bringing the society’s turnover (sales excluding VAT) to £375.6m.
The acquisition of the Co-op Bank by the Coventry Building Society, which will return it to the mutual sector, has been given regulatory approval. Under the deal, the bank will continue to operate as a separate business for some time after completion
