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Midcounties Co-operative recognised for improved responsible business score

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The Midcounties Co-operative has been recognised for its continual focus on being a responsible business, whether that be its aim to reduce its carbon footprint or helping young people in to work. Each year, the society takes part in the Business in the Community’s (BITC)…

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