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How lawful is the ‘Co-operative’ Bank’s name now?

Ian Snaith of DWF LLP on how the Co-op Bank's recapitalisation plans affect its continued use…

Tom Greatrex elected chair of football body Supporters Direct

The former Labour/Co-op MP’s previous involvement in the fan-ownership movement saw him co-found the Fulham Supporters…

New website created to raise awareness of employee ownership as a business option

TransfertoCoops.eu offers guidance for company owners and employees in a bid to boost the model across…

Taylor delivers report on future of modern work – with no direct mention of co-ops

But the report does recommend 'WorkerTech' solutions where self-employed workers can organise to pool risks and…

Co-op model as a vehicle of transformation in local government

The Co-op Party has set out six steps to building community wealth, based on the Cleveland…

The gig economy – an opportunity for co-ops and trade unions to work together?

Co-op Congress heard from John Park from Community Union and Sarah de Heusch of co-op gig…

How can the growth of employee ownership be supported?

A national inquiry is being carried out to assess the size and impact of the sector,…

Actor Michael Sheen on co-ops and building a fairer economy

The award-winning stage and screen star has branched out into social activism and attended Co-operative Congress,…

Co-operative Congress: Reimagining the economy

A panel looked at ways to reshape the economy to avert the crises facing the UK…

How the union movement has joined modern calls for change

The world has seen resistance to neoliberalism and austerity - and organised labour has played an…

Growth makes Co-op Bank of Kenya the country’s top lender for businesses

Analysts say a diverse loan book helped the bank overcome a cap on lending rates imposed…

US Congress increases funds for international co-op development

The Cooperative Development Program has had funding increased to $12m for the year, to support co-op…