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India’s co-ops discuss the ‘sweet revolution’ as they celebrate anniversary

The movement was marking the foundation day of Sahakar Bharati, an organisation set up to boost…

New regulations will threaten community bus services, warn MPs

'This report is a welcome endorsement of our belief that buses should be run for people,…

Here are the co-ops that hit important milestones in 2017

Congratulations to all co-operatives that reached an anniversary last year. Here are a selection of some…

2017 in review: A year in conferences for the co-op movement

Co-operators came together at various events throughout the year, but what happened? Here’s a summary of…

Putting the movement on the map: Recognition for co-ops in 2017

Many prominent organisations and people external to the co-operative movement highlighted its value last year

Report makes the case for public ownership of Scotland’s railways

'Giving workers and passengers a direct stake in the success or failure of Scotrail may in…

Government invests £60m in community-led housing schemes

'It is a massive and potentially paradigm-shifting opportunity for our sector to develop new co-operative and…

In the battle for net neutrality, can co-ops keep the internet open and democratic?

Small, community-owned ISPs are spreading – and could help to protect open internet access

CECOP responds to the European Commission’s Social Pillar package

A statement calls for 'a drastic shift of EU policies towards encouraging investment rather than putting…

Re-shuffle leads to highest number of co-op ministers within the Welsh cabinet

The Co-operative Party is celebrating its largest number of Welsh Assembly ministers, following a reshuffle earlier…

Budget signals changes for credit unions and housing co-ops

Credit unions can recruit an extra million members and housing co-ops may benefit from housing investment…

Putting workers in charge can help the chancellor tackle Britain’s productivity crisis

'Higher productivity means a better-functioning economy, with more of us working better, not harder'