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Co-ops, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill ‘will help protect and grow our sector’

The Bill has passed its final stages in Parliament, changing the law on how co-operatives operate…

Minister announces major government review of co-op legislation

Finance minister Andrew Griffith told Co-op Congress it would be 'the most comprehensive modernisation of the…

From the letters page: Co-operation is more than an idea

Co-operation among co-operatives could be the solution for the Group as it pushes to increase market…

Lagos conference to explore social protection for informal economy workers

The role of co-operatives will be central to discussions about the social and solidarity economy, in…

LTDA case shows need for urgent review of legal co-op framework

Cliff Mills and David Alcock discuss the implications of the recent case involving the London Taxi…

Australian co-op body makes plea to bring food processing back home

'Securing access to food staples and preserving onshore food processing creates local employment'

Central Co-op works towards becoming a fertility-friendly employer

'Giving colleagues the support when they need it most will create a workplace where wellbeing is…

Co-op Group’s new procurement chief takes up post

Imran Rasul joins from Nationwide Building Sociey and takes over from Claire Costello, who is now…

Ireland’s Enterprise Committee publishes pre-legislative report on co-ops bill

'I hope that when enacted it will be an important and significant reform of the co-operative…

Tamworth Co-op steps up for local community

Hundreds of struggling families received free emergency food parcels from the co-operative

Credit unions discuss regulation with EU representatives in Brussels

Proportionality was a key issue on the agenda for the meetings

Fairtrade to support Ivorian and Ghanaian cocoa co-ops tackle child labour and forced labour

'We know we can accelerate positive change that benefits everyone'