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LV= members vote to block sale to Bain Capital

'This is an incredible win for the mutual movement, and shows what members can do when…

EU reveals new action plan to boost the social economy

The plan was welcomed by Social Economy Europe and Cooperatives Europe

Fonterra shareholders approve change to capital structure

The dairy co-op will now work with the New Zealand government to find ways to put…

MPs to debate role of co-ops in the UK economy

The debate, scheduled for 14 December, was proposed by Conservative MP Steve Baker following lobbying efforts…

GlenWyvis whisky co-op launches its first Scotch

The first run of the three-year-old GlenWyvis Highland Single Malt includes 3,600 bottles for distillery shareholders

Wales Co-operative Centre announces new consultancy team

The three new roles will 'strengthen the strategic direction of the organisation’s commercial operations'

Social Enterprise Awards shine a light on a £60bn sector

Winners include Glasgow organic food network Locavore which works to tackle food waste and boost healthy…

Row over LV= prompts MPs and peers to call for law change on mutuals

The letter calls for the removal of “incentives for unnecessary demutualisations” and a level playing field…

OCDC announces International Cooperative Champion and Innovation award winners

The Champion Award goes to Paul Clark and the Innovation Award goes to the Uruguayan Confederation…

Sunshine Co-operative opens organic food shop in Sunderland

The opening of Sunshine Co-operative’s grocery store is one step in an ongoing journey of community…

Tony Blair’s rush for power left co-ops out in the cold, argues new study

Dr Rita Rhodes reviews a critical history of the rise of New Labour, which points to…

How Mondragon is helping Preston to develop a co-operative ecosystem

The Mondragon Corporation has been supporting the Preston Model's co-operative mission around four key challenges