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New look for Chelmsford Star Co-operative’s funeral division

The business has been renamed Co-op Funeral Directors, with branches given local names to move them…

Co-op Insurance to shake up the travel market

The insurer says it is scoring a first by offering to pay travellers' medical costs up-front

Phone Co-op’s former chair raises questions over long-term growth strategy

'If we are talking about losses of a million we are eating our resources'

After the Carillion collapse, can worker-owned contractors offer a better alternative?

'The work is so much project-based that there would be a natural team for many service…

Chelmsford Star celebrates 10% increase in Christmas food sales

'This is a testament to the hard work put in from our colleagues on the shop…

Two more firms join rising trend for employee ownership in Scotland

Glasgow tech firm Mediascape and Arran’s Auchrannie Resort bring the movement closer to the 100 landmark

Social Enterprise UK announces honorary fellows

'The contributions of our fellows have helped create and shape a sector that exudes hope and…

Expansion of employee ownership trusts could create three million employee owners

'Expanding ownership is a durable, meaningful way to give people and communities a powerful stake and…

Lincolnshire Co-op hails boost to Christmas sales figures

'We’re delighted that together, our quality, value, range of products and good service has led to…

Book review: Bringing crucial values back home to the business world

'Common sense business is a moral framework for-profit and non-profit firms around prudence, patience, principles and…

Central England Co-op looks back on £15m investments over 12 months

The society says it opened eight new food stores and five new funeral homes, as well…

Co-operative leadership: How should it work in practice?

Bob Cannell of Co-operative Business Consultants looks at the hazards facing collective leadership - and how…