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UKSCS conference looks at principle 6 and ways to build a co-op ecosystem

The event included updates on worker co-ops, accounting, building societies and the UKSCS's own journal

Chris Packham leads fresh call for Co-op Group to stop sale of ‘Frankenchickens’

The Humane League has sent an open letter to the Group's new chair Debbie White asking…

Co-op model can help fix problems of Australia’s supermarket sector, says BCCM

The co-op and mutuals apex was responding to an inquiry into the sector by regulator ACCC

Workers at REI Coop march on Seattle HQ with contract demands

Grievances include the growth of erratic part-time hours and the co-op's sickness policy and health care…

Co-op Group announces delivery partnership with Uber Direct

The move is part of a wider retail sector trend for working with tech platforms, which…

Grain co-op Openfield partners with farming charity FCN to support members

The move comes as 'as the entire agricultural sector continues to face into challenging times and…

South Wales credit unions merge in bid to tackle high street banking deserts

Newport Credit Union says its merger with Smart Money Cymru will deliver access to online banking…

Woccu expands online marketplace to credit unions in Latin America and Caribbean

Credit unions have until 22 March to apply for the scheme

Indonesia and Timor-Leste commit to strengthen the co-op region

The two nations signed a memorandum of understanding in Jakarta

Jeremy Hunt budget does too little for co-ops say sector representatives

Community business and co-ops need more support, say sector bodies, although there was a welcome for…

Co-operatives UK co-helms scheme to boost social economy in Greater Manchester

Backed by regional mayor Andy Burnham, the project will launch a new co-op, Our Business, to…

Agri co-ops apex criticises EU’s extension of Ukraine and Moldova trade measures

Copa and Cogeca warned of the continued impact of imports on its member producers