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EU recognises co-ops as important part of the collaborative economy

The latest report also looks at issues surrounding regulation, competition, tax, workers' rights and the labour…

US co-ops join list of 600 organisations opposing Donald Trump’s rural cuts

NCBA CLUSA is one of several co-op names who fear the axed programmes will bring hardship…

National inquiry launched to assess the impact of employee ownership

The Ownership Effect Inquiry, which publishes its findings this autumn, will measure the sector’s effect on…

Co-op Group announces results for members’ council elections

A total of 34 members from 13 different constituencies were elected to the council, nine of…

Co-op Party bolsters Labour’s general election success

The Co-operative Party has seen 38 candidates elected - the most in its 100-year history

Central Bank of Ireland launches consultation on credit union investment framework

The sector, which has been hit by a low interest rate environment, could see its range…

Trump’s detailed budget confirms cuts that will affect co-ops and credit unions

The administration wants to cut two crucial credit union funds, a move branded a 'mistake' by…

General election: What do the party manifestos mean for the co-op movement?

We take a look at the Labour, Conservative, Lib Dem, Plaid Cymru, Green, SNP and UKIP…

Twitter shareholders reject calls to investigate co-operative ownership

But activists say they will continue their the campaign to move the social media platform to…

Co-op Legal Services supporting Cancer Research UK

The #AWill2TackleCancer campaign hopes to raise over £750,000 to support work on the prevention, diagnosis and…

Co-op Group annual meeting looks at achievements and aspirations

In opening his first annual meeting as chief executive, Steve Murrells said the Co-op Group has…

Co-op Group to donate funds from all bottled water sold to the One Foundation, AGM told

The Group has been working with the One Foundation on projects to deliver water sanitation and…