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Worker ownership on the agenda as McDonnell welcomes thinktank report

The shadow chancellor said he would give power to employees through 'ownership funds', following last week's…

Denmark’s co-op movement looking for formal recognition

Denmark is the country of associations – but people do not perceive co-ops as business models

Bristol music venue launches campaign to become community co-op

'We can ensure that the Exchange continues to exist as a music venue and also bring…

How does Midcounties maintain its co-op values as it grows?

'The society has stayed true to its roots as it has grown by having strong and…

Socially responsible investments are at a ‘tipping point’ says Triodos Bank

Growing interest in ethical investment, especially among young people, could bring opportunities for the co-op sector

Cooperatives Europe wants young co-op entrepreneurs to share their stories

Videos of successful young co-operators will be shared as part of an initiative to boost the…

Co-op Group staff protest against ‘dangerous’ one-on-one shifts

'I have been held up at gun point before, and also a machete. I’ve had altercations…

Puerto Rico passes law to allow communities to set up electric co-ops

It is hoped the measures will help the island recover from its financial crisis and the…

East of England Co-op’s Rocky Horror fundraiser

The society’s funeral division is screening the classic film to raise cash for a local lifeboat…

Credit unions offer an alternative to Wonga, says Abcul

'Credit unions offer an alternative to these high-cost creditors which puts people’s long-term financial resilience at…

Q&A: Defining co-op values in the current environment

We speak to Dolly Goh from SNCF, Murray Fulton from the Centre for the Study of…

Sao Tome cocoa-growers co-op commits to new quality standards

'The new techniques they are learning will help with the increased productivity they urgently need to…