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Making a difference: Community ownership is saving pubs

'Co‑operative pubs are a great leveller – they bring people together of all ages, backgrounds, interests,…

French co-operative supermarket model reaches Toulon

France has seen a new wave of member-owned supermarkets inspired by a Brooklyn co-op

Riverford Organic Farmers switches to employee-ownership

'I want to be part of an organisation that helps us be the best version of…

Meet … Rebecca Harvey, executive editor of the Co-op News

Rebecca, previously the deputy editor, recently moved into her new role and here discusses the work…

Italian co-operative banks calls on government not to stall sector reforms

The changes, planned by the previous administration, are being reconsidered by the populist new coalition

Plan to boost social value in public spending not radical enough, says Co-op Party

The government still favours corporate models which are not best suited to delivering services, says policy…

Making a difference … Freelancers find a new way of working

Open Data Services formed when four freelancers came together to find a new way of working

Co-op Group to save four Waitrose stores after John Lewis issues profit warning

John Lewis said second-half profits would be close to zero and announced a new strategy and…

Making a difference: Social care from Australia’s Co-operative Life

'We are really trying to push employee engagement, being involved in decision making, sharing information, financials,…

Making a difference: The Co-op Economy report 2018

‘We know co-operatives are resilient and sustainable businesses and these incredible stats reinforce that view. It…

Co-operative Gig will introduce local bands to Rochdale residents

'We feel that co-operation can be a great tool for getting things done in the world…

Co-operative of the Year winners announced

The winners were announced at Congress in London on Saturday 23 June