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The end of oil – a co-operative opportunity?

Now in its 10th year, this year’s Future Co-ops conference – ‘Post Carbon Co-ops’ – addressed…

Co-op Group installs innovative fuel safety device in HGV fleet

The Co-op Group is fitting its HGV fleet with a cutting-edge security device to prevent siphoning,…

Call for evidence on developing co-operative and community housing

The Housing Commission on Co-operative and Community Led Housing is asking local authorities about their views…

Community pub scoops top CAMRA award after being saved by its villagers

A small village pub saved from closure by its community has won the National Pub of the…

Channel Islands co-op offers shopping trolleys for children with special needs

The Channel Islands Co-operative has ordered trolleys with seats big enough for to carry older children…

African women look to co-ops to create leadership network

The Africa for Africa Women’s Organization will mark the International Women’s Day with a conference focused…

Meet… Amelia Cargo, Co-op communicator and LGBT leader

Amelia Cargo works for the Co-operative Group as communications officer in the New Stores team based…

2017’s International Day of Co-operatives will celebrate inclusion

The world’s co-operators will celebrate the global movement on 1 July – and this year the…

Credit unions call on Trump administration to cut regulatory burden

US president Donald Trump has passed an executive order to review financial regulation, a measure which…

Credit unions are the original challenger banks, but can they take collective action?

Following a series of high profile setbacks, it seems like we’re approaching the end of the…

Scottish minister pledges support for credit unions

Scotland’s cabinet secretary for communities, social security and equalities, Angela Constance, has reiterated the her government’s support…

Three Reads: Andrew Bibby

Andrew Bibby is a writer, journalist and co-operative specialist. He is also one of the five…