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EU closer to adopting new regulations for the platform economy

Cecop says this is ‘a positive outcome for co-operatives engaged in platform work’

Vaughan Gething voted Labour/Co-op leader of Welsh government

Gething is a vocal supporter of the co-op movement, with a commitment to growing the sector…

US electric co-ops offered direct-pay tax credits for innovative projects

The direct-pay tax credits will reduce the cost of co-ops’ projects by 30%

Co-ops welcome changes to EU trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine

MEPs also agreed that all remaining duties on imports from Moldova should be suspended for another…

Jeremy Hunt budget does too little for co-ops say sector representatives

Community business and co-ops need more support, say sector bodies, although there was a welcome for…

Agri co-ops apex criticises EU’s extension of Ukraine and Moldova trade measures

Copa and Cogeca warned of the continued impact of imports on its member producers

REScoop makes its policy call ahead of the European elections

'In order for the energy transition to succeed, citizens should be placed at the centre of…

Agri co-ops call for more sector support

Co-operatives in Europe, India and the UK join global farm protests

Co-ops call for the inclusion of co-op models in European business education

Young entrepreneurs overlook co-operatives due to a lack of awareness, warns sector body Co-operatives Europe

Labour drops £28bn green pledge but commits £3.3bn to Local Power Plan

Domestic retrofit funding plans have been reduced but the party remains committed to creating 'one million…

Labour commits to growing co-op and mutual finance sectors – but faces doubts on £28bn green pledge

The party's Financing Growth report promises reform of mutuals and sustainable finance - while Keir Starmer…

Co-ops react to European Commission proposals to simplify tax rules

The proposal could reduce tax compliance costs for businesses in the EU by up to 65%,…