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Andy Burnham tells co-op movement: ‘Bring me ideas’ for a devolved Manchester

The Manchester mayor called for innovative solutions on housing, schools and social care at the Co-operative…

Treasury boosts funding to promote credit unions as an alternative to loan sharks

The money will also be used to investigate and prosecute illegal lenders

Co-operative councils share best practices of working with local communities

A series of case studies sets out projects including housing, youth employment and mental health

What next for co-ops in Cuba with Miguel Díaz-Canel as president?

The new president has indicated he will continue his predecessor's reforms

Co-ops are key to a more social Europe, says CECOP-CICOPA Europe

A discussion of the European Pillar of Social Rights called for more supportive regulation for the…

Co-op Group’s purchase of Nisa given the go-ahead

The deal has been cleared by the Competition and Markets Authority and is expected to complete…

40 positions up for election at Co-op Group AGM

Two member-nominated board places and 36 National Members' Council places will be decided by members at…

Co-op Group AGM to address responsible advertising

A member motion will ask the board to review and report on the impact of the…

Co-operative Party calls for democratic public ownership

'Public utilities and transport redesigned using co-operative values and principles would democratise key aspects of our…

Co-op Group enhances probate provision

The Group is acquiring Simplify Probate, the UK's second largest probate provider

European Parliament expresses support for regulatory relief for credit unions

Representatives of the sector met MEPs last month to push for reform

IBM issues counterclaim against Co-op Insurance as legal battle continues

The dispute centres around a deal to provide a new service platform for the insurer, which…