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Show filtersHow the chancellor’s autumn statement will impact co-ops
There was mixed news for co-ops and mutuals when chancellor Philip Hammond announced his first autumn statement on 23…
Social care is approaching a tipping point. Can co-operation help?
A report by the Care Quality Commission warns that adult social care is approaching a “tipping point” –…
New online course explores co-op alternatives for economic democracy
The University of Edinburgh is collaborating with the University of St. Andrews and James Hutton Institute…
What are the legal implications of Brexit for co-ops?
The UK government intends to trigger Article 50 to leave the EU by March 2017 –…
How can co-ops explain to members what ‘having a say’ means?
Experts in member engagement told delegates at the Practitioners Forum in Manchester that co-ops should listen to…
How co-ops can be fair employers and avoid unfair dismissal claims
Co-operative human resources professionals disagreed with an employment lawyer on whether to fire an employee who…
Co-op encourages Black Friday #OptOutside
US speciality outdoor retailer REI is shutting shop on Black Friday – and instead is inviting the…
Local government workers set to form digital co-op
A local government network of digital workers is exploring use of the co-op model to further its…
Theresa May abandons promise to mandate workers on boards
Theresa May has gone back on her Tory leadership campaign pledge to have worker representation on…
Andy Burnham pledges to work with co-ops on grassroots devolution
Co-operatives would play a key role in Andy Burnham’s plans for Greater Manchester, the mayoral candidate…
Can co-op values play a bigger role in meeting the challenges faced by local authorities?
Co-operatives have a key role to play in building a new local economy – for instance…