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Co-operatives and international development: what next?

Can co-operatives bring an added value to international development? This was one of the key topics…

Global co-ops body appoints two directors to board

During its annual meeting, the International Co-operative Alliance appointed two directors to its global board. Members…

East of England Co-operative wins Hermes Grand Prix Award

The East of England Co-operative was the big winner at the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain…

Co-ops respond to Theresa May’s Conservative Party Conference speech

Co-operative organisations have responded to some of the policies set out by prime minister Theresa May…

Have you completed the Co-operative Census?

Early indicators from the Co-operative Census, launched by Co-operatives UK, show that co-ops make a true…

Fair Tax and study days at Unicorn workers co-op

Manchester-based workers co-operative Unicorn Grocery has been awarded the Fair Tax Mark for its open and…

Finding your voice: how the Co-op Group is giving members say

“The concept of members having a say in their society is older than the Rochdale Pioneers,” says Mark…

Editorial: How much is a stake in your co-op worth?

Members are the most important part of a co-operative. Without them, we are nothing. One of the…

Can John Lewis teach us a better way to do business?

Right now, the John Lewis Partnership seems to be everyone’s favourite business. Its department stores offer quality and…

Environmental co-op named Social Enterprise of the Year

Renewable energy co-operative Dulas has won the highest honours at the Social Business Wales Awards. The…

30 groups selected for Co-ops UK’s Community Economic Development programme

Youth activities, community food initiatives and heritage schemes are among those selected for inclusion in the second…

Should co-ops call themselves social enterprises?

It is often assumed that co-operatives are social enterprises – but this is still subject of…