The Co-Operative Group Reports Heavy Losses

The Co-op group is facing significant financial challenges due to its troubled banking arm and a failed merger, resulting in a need for 1.5 billion pounds in emergency cash. The banking arm's losses have severely impacted the entire group, which includes various business sectors like travel, food, and insurance. The Co-op's ethical values are questioned due to a lack of transparency about these issues. Despite the challenges, the Co-op's members, who are also its customers, remain a vital asset for the business's future.

What are some of the other businesses included in the Co-op besides banking?

What ethical values does the Co-op claim to uphold, and how have they been challenged?