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Awards success for the UK’s co-ops in 2017

Co-ops are recognised for their community contributions. Here’s a selections of some big wins scored by…

Call goes out for women co-operators to join new football team

The co-op team is being formed to enter the Freedom Through Football tournament, starting with an…

Suma worker co-op wins Queen’s Award

The ethical wholefood wholesaler, which organises as a worker co-operative, has gained the Queen’s Award for…

Suma workers co-op joins tree-planting scheme to help stop flooding

Workers at Suma Wholefoods Co-op have helped environmental group Treesponsibility celebrate its 19th birthday in style – planting…

Is hierarchy the enemy of co-operation?

Co-operatives should be about co-operation not hierarchy, says Bob Cannell, formerly of Suma workers co-operative. How can…

Government Green Paper proposes having workers on boards on a voluntary basis

The UK government has published a green paper outlining proposals for corporate governance reform – including a suggestion to…

How can values bring business to life?

Values, the things that guide our choices and behaviours, are our motivators and the reasons why we do…

A business that is based on values of equality

On the first World Values Day, Ed Mayo, secretary general of Co-operatives UK, looks at how…