European Commission criticised for lack of social economy representation

Ministers from five countries have co-signed a letter calling for a specific department for the sector

Central Co-op reports drop in half-year underlying trading profit

The society recorded a profit of £4.3m, with gross sales of £486.1m

Logo released for the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives

'The release of the logo is another milestone for our journey to the official launch at…

French publishers set up media co-operative

Member organisations include Blast, Streetpress, Vert, Reporterre, Alternatives économique, Liberación, Le Média and Basta!

Co-op Party event reiterates ambitious co-op economy growth pledges

The co-operative sector's best days lie ahead, claims business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds

UN secretary general looks for ways to grow social and solidarity economy

Several co-operatives are featured in António Guterres' report

UK co-ops urged to support DEC Middle East appeal as conflict worsens

DEC says the Middle East Humanitarian Appeal urgently requires more funding to meet the huge levels…

Swedish agri co-op Lantmännen sets up biogas division

'The conditions are in place to be a stable partner against the gas market's increased need…

Agri co-ops welcome EU proposal to amend wolf conservation status

The wolf is currently listed as a strictly protected species, under Appendix II to the Bern…

Co-op Group welcomes government bill on workers’ rights

The bill includes 28 reforms, such as an end to 'exploitative zero hours contracts' and fire-and-rehire…

New president for ICA Americas as Graciela Fernández steps down

She was first elected in 2018, and for a second term in 2022

Hurricane Helene: US Electric co-ops join efforts to restore power

Co-op members in North and South Carolina were among the most damaged