Manuel Mariscal, president of the International Organisation of Industrial and Service Co-operatives (CICOPA), has received a…
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Copa-Cogeca, the organisations representing European farmers and agri co-operatives, have welcomed recommendations made by the EU…
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The Employee Ownership Association (EOA) has announced the winners for the 2016 edition of its Employee…
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Innovative thinkers are joining online platforms with co-operative models of business to create a new wave of digital organisations…
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There has always been a gulf between the co-operative movement and charitable work – but now…
Future Co-ops 2017 to look at post carbon co-ops
Can co-ops provide solutions to post carbon challenges? Future Co-ops delegates will try to explore this…
Co-op Energy chosen to take on 160,000 GB Energy Supply customers
Co-operative Energy has been chosen by energy regulator Ofgem to supply the 160,000 customers of bankrupt GB…
Midcounties placing members at the heart of its community investment strategy
Member engagement is key to involving local communities across a co-op’s trading area, says Midcounties Co-operative’s community and…
Central England invests almost £1.2m in community projects
Figures from Central England Co-operative reveal it has invested more than £1m in the community. Ahead of…
Indian co-ops take measures in response to government-led demonetisation
A demonetisation policy pursued by the government of India is posing challenges to both dairy and financial…
The Co-op News Christmas gift guide
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Our view: Caring for the community through collaboration
Co-operatives abide by the principle to care for the community, but how are they actually doing…