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Co-op Group announces results of Member‘s Council elections

Voting took place for 13 regions, alongside seats for independent societies

Co-op Party chair Gareth Thomas tables bill for ‘People’s Vote’ on Brexit deal

'It was never explained that we would have less money for the NHS or that we…

What is the state of agri co-op sectors around the world?

The International Co-operative Agricultural Organisation met to assess the sector

Review: Johnston Birchall on co-operative governance

Prof Birchall’s updated review takes a sector-by-sector look at issues facing the movement

Governance and the society secretary: Jim Watts, Central England Co-op

'The role is about doing the right thing on behalf of the society'

How do co-op retailers rate on the gender pay gap?

Retail societies have reported their figures in line with new government regulations

Local election results: Record number of Labour/Co-op councillors elected

The Party notched up 396 successes, with more than 250 newly elected representatives

Shared ownership needs shared governance: Q&A with Trebor Scholz

We speak to the scholar-activist about governance issues surrounding platform co-ops

Could better governance have saved co-operatives in the past?

'Co-operatives, owned by their members rather than by shareholders, have a relatively good track record in…

Meet… Nick Crofts, president of the Co-op Group Members’ Council

'The values we have and the trust and admiration we still have from millions of members…

MPs criticise government’s strategy for tackling modern slavery

'Victims of modern slavery can face unimaginable horrors but the government’s good intentions have yet to…

How is sustainable development perceived in worker co-ops?

Janette Hurst presented the findings of interviews from the movement with the Co-operative Education Conference