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A real living wage for real people’s lives

'If people haven’t got enough money to pay the rent, they’re just a few days away…

Housing co-op top of the affordable table over 10,000 rentals

The California development is a leading example of the limited equity co-op model

£2.2m funding announced for communities looking to save their pubs

This funding builds on the success of the current More Than a Pub programme

Suma Wholefoods launches new branding that emphasises its co-op ethos

'We are Suma. A co-operative of ordinary people built on integrity and equality for more than…

Co-operative project tackles youth loneliness among young care leavers in Manchester

The Co-operative College and the Co-op Foundation hosted an event at Rochdale Pioneers Museum where young…

Co-ops can help to secure a future for youth at risk of exclusion

A conference hosted by Cecop-Cicopa Europe looked at how co-ops can help young people take control…

Price rises for Fairtrade cocoa to help build strong co-ops

'This is good news for West Africa’s cocoa-growing communities'

BBCM demonstrates benefits of health and care co-ops in economic report

'How we choose and deliver care and support services will define our society in years to…

Costa Rican co-operative wins UN award for supporting workers with disabilities

The award was presented during a ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York on 3…

Lincolnshire Co-operative to fundraise for financial well-being charities

The co-op will be raising money for groups that offer advice to those facing financial difficulties

Hazel Blears on serving as a member nominated director at the Co-op Group

The Co-op Group has two member-nominated director seats up for election next year. We talk to…

Fonterra dairy tops list of New Zealand’s 40 highest earning co-ops

Second place and went to grocery distributor and retailer Foodstuffs New Zealand