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Co-op Group’s anti-slavery scheme goes to heart of what we do, says policy director Paul Gerrard

The Group is also working to keep slavery out of its supply chain

What will Brexit mean for co-op retailers in the UK?

Co-operative retailers have several reasons to be concerned about Brexit, according to James Walton, chief economist at…

How a cash crisis gave birth to a new co-operative model for local government

The Co-operative Councils Innovations Network (CCIN) brings together 22 local authorities to devise responses to central…

Co-op Bank reports £477m loss and warns of more branch closures

The Co-operative Bank has reported an annual loss of £477m. This is lower than the £610.6m…

Can buying groups help consumer co-ops address market challenges?

With competition from discounters, online retailers and potential trade tariffs post Brexit, co-op retailers are exploring…

USA credit union members to bank through voice interaction technologies

Credit unions across the USA will provide members the opportunity to conduct routine online or mobile…

Credit unions have lent over £2m to armed forces personnel

Since offering their services to armed forces personnel, UK credit unions have lent more than £2m…

Government to reduce burden on small co-operatives

Small co-operatives will benefit from legislation designed to reduce regulatory burden, in a decision announced by chancellor Philip…

What have co-ops been doing on International Women’s Day?

The International Co-operative Alliance has published a statement highlighting how “the world of labour is a…

Two women’s co-ops changing lives

All over the world women are taking action and innovating change to accelerate equality and help…

International Women’s Day 2017

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “Be Bold For Change” – but how is…

Obituary: Paul Bull, devoted servant of the Co-op Party

Paul Bull, a long-standing activist for the Co-operative Party, has died aged 60. He served the Party…