Another Economy is Possible, edited by Manuel Castells (Polity Books, 2017) As the dust began to settle after…
Central England Co-op signs pledge to raise awareness of mental health
Central England Co-operative has vowed to break the silence around mental health by signing the Time…
Australian mutuals report progress over bid to change laws on working capital
Progress is being made on efforts to change Australian law to help mutuals raise working capital…
What Theresa May needs to protect during Brexit negotiations
As Theresa May has formally triggered the process for the UK to exit Europe, the government…
Looking for a job you love? Ethics might hold the answer to a happy working life
The Ethical Careers Guide: How to find the work you love, Paul Allen (New Internationalist, 2017) Readers may…
Meet … Gemma Lacey, co-op communications and sustainability leader
Gemma Lacey is director of sustainability and communications at The Southern Co-operative. She talked to us…
How retailers can connect with their communities by going ‘hyperlocal’
Hyperlocal is a marketing buzzword to remind big brands to connect with their communities – and…
How you can join a co-operative solution for Real Farming
Land banking is a popular game for entrepreneurs that sows rich rewards. Land is bought by…
Europe, renewables and the future of community energy
In its recently released Clean Energy Package, the European Commission finally acknowledged that energy communities –…
Travel co-ops and the rise of sustainable tourism
Every year, over one billion international tourists pack their bags to go on holiday, creating millions…
Petition demands name change for Co-operative Bank if it is sold into private hands
An online petition is calling on the banking regulator to order the Co-operative Bank to change…
Innovative food co-op sees NHS patients growing food at GP surgeries
A food co-operative set up by a GP surgery is helping patients to grow food in Lambeth,…