Kathy Bardswick, president and chief executive of the Co-operators, has announced her retirement from the organisation…
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Co-operatives, capital and a great vindication
Since the 2008 financial crisis, we have become used to discussions of bank “capital”. Capital is…
Spanish agricultural co-ops debate TTIP
Agricultural co-operatives from Valencia in Spain explored the challenges facing their sector during a one-day conference…
CUEB gathering on ethical future of Co-op Bank
With new ownership at the Co-operative Bank, members and customers are asking whether the organisation still…
Applicants invited for Co-op Group community fund
The Co-op Group is on the lookout for more good causes to support through its Local Community…
Nigerian farmers’ co-ops receive food security government grants
Four farmers’ co-operative societies in the Nigerian state of Lagos have received grants totalling 8m Nigerian…
Co-op movement leads fight against digital exclusion in Wales
Wales Co-operative Centre has published a report on why digital inclusion in Wales matters – and what…
Co-operatives and mutuals are on the Welsh government’s agenda
The Welsh government has published its programme for government, which is focused on driving improvement to…
Young leaders give advice on engaging youth in co-ops
Engaging young people in co-operatives was a key topic at the International Summit of Cooperatives in…
Lincolnshire Co-operative announces record sales of £301m
Announcing its annual results for 2015/2016, Lincolnshire Co-operative revealed an £8.6m boost in sales, which reached…
Community shop becomes the hub of a village after a two-year campaign by volunteers to open it
A community-owned village shop offering fresh local produce has opened in High Bickington, Devon, after a…
Former Co-op Bank chief executive admits misconduct
The Co-operative Bank’s former chief financial officer and chief executive, Barry Tootell, has reached a settlement…
