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Show filtersThe end of oil – a co-operative opportunity?
Now in its 10th year, this year’s Future Co-ops conference – ‘Post Carbon Co-ops’ – addressed…
African women look to co-ops to create leadership network
The Africa for Africa Women’s Organization will mark the International Women’s Day with a conference focused…
Credit unions call on Trump administration to cut regulatory burden
US president Donald Trump has passed an executive order to review financial regulation, a measure which…
Co-op Group commits to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in all own-brand items
In the lead up to Fairtrade Fortnight, the Co-operative Group has announced that from May 2017, 100%…
Recycling and energy conservation save Midcounties Co-op £1m a year
The Midcounties Co-operative is saving more than £1m a year through sustainability measures. The society, which operates more than 500…
French presidential election: Are co-ops on the agenda?
France elects its new president in April, a decision which could affect the future course of the country’s…
Co-op Group executive takes chair of employee engagement firm
Co-op Group executive Rod Bulmer has taken on the role of chairman of employee engagement company Engage…
Co-operatives UK calls on the government to scrap tax breaks for executive shareholders
With the chancellor preparing his spring Budget on 8 March, Co-operatives UK has made a submission…
Co-operative Bank is up for sale
The Co-operative Bank has started a sale process inviting offers for all of its issued ordinary…
How can co-ops claim the future of work?
With unethical employment practices on the rise, jobs becoming insecure and wages declining, it is crucial for co-ops…
Steve Murrells to succeed Richard Pennycook as Co-op Group CEO
The Co-op Group has announced the appointment of Steve Murrells as its new chief executive. Mr…