The legislation, developed with support from the ILO, simplifies the procedures for forming and running co-operatives
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Exploring the Caribbean roots of the British credit union sector
When the Windrush generation created Hornsey CCU to tackle racist barriers to financial services, they helped…
Welsh co-op development agency Cwmpas elects Richard Hughes as chair
'At a time when our economy and climate are changing rapidly, it is crucial that the…
Cooding: Co-op gathering plots course across the digital frontier
'For co-operatives, technological innovation must always be accompanied by a capacity for social innovation that keeps…
Black History Month and the UK co-operative movement
Liz McIvor from the Co-operative Heritage Trust looks back over the efforts of co-operators - and…
Co-op Party gears up for general election at its annual conference
'We need a model of driving growth that builds in power and a stake for people…
ICMIF announces AI initiatives for the insurance mutuals sector
Swiss insurer Die Mobiliar has introduced Mobi-ChatGPT, and a new platform from EY could offer the…
Plunkett welcomes renewed Scottish government support for community pubs
Support will include bespoke business and financial advice, free training and peer networking opportunities, and a…
UK Black History Month: ‘Co-ops should Rise to the occasion’
Interview with Ash Akhtar, co-chair of the Co-op Group's Rise network, which supports ethnic minority colleagues
Sharon Lewis steps down as John Lewis chair as retailer’s troubles continue
The retailer has cut its half-year losses to £57.3m but Dame Sharon drew harsh criticism over…
Scotmid Co-op appoints Karen Scott as its new chief executive
Scott, who takes up the reins when John Brodie retires next August, will be the first…
Fairtrade International announces measures to increase banana plantation wages
Fairtrade says the new service allows the easy distribution of voluntary payments from retailers to workers,…