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2019 Q&A: James Wright, Co-operatives UK

'We need strong evidence, powerful messaging and good relationships with people of many political persuasions, from…

Co-operatives UK looks back on its impact in 2019

'The co-operative values and principles bind our innovative sector together'

Election 2019: Co-op Party loses six seats; movement looks to influence government

Party chair Anna Turley was among the unseated candidates

Employee wellbeing: Tips for co-ops at the Practitioners Forum

Sharon Pegg from Northern Powerhouse Consulting suggested policies on healthy lifestyles, mental health and promoting joint…

Co-operation recognised in Not the Nobel competition

Jessica Gordon Nembard, whose work includes a history of African American co-operation, was among the finalists

Practitioners Forum: Vital lessons for key co-operators

Delegates can pick and mix from strands on communications; finance; governance; HR; and membership

UK co-ops urged to join Climate Strike

'We're standing in solidarity with young campaigners, who are the co-operators of the future'

Ed Mayo nominated for Nobel Prize alternative award

The award was created to promote economic solutions for today’s global challenges

Co-ops are common sense agenda for all parties, urges election campaign

The policy agenda calls on the next government to unleash the potential of the co-operative economy

FairTrade under pressure: What now for the movement after 25 years?

'Almost all Fairtrade is co-operative and the best of it connects co-operatives through the supply chain'

How can agri co-ops deal with climate change, tough markets and Brexit?

'It’s a tough time being a farmer, but if they are willing to engage we can…

Fewer farming co-ops in the UK but with an increased turnover

'There’s a need to get our act together and demonstrate that by co-operating we are stronger…