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CECOP demands end to European austerity to strengthen Pillar of Social Rights

The co-op confederation says investment is needed if the policy to support labour markets and welfare…

Australian apex body urges government to boost role of co-ops and mutuals

BCCM chief executive Melina Morrison says the co-op model could provide more stable, efficient services but…

Co-operative Party announces general election candidates and policy platform

Ideas include plans to rebalance the economy towards the regions and to give more power to…

Andy Burnham cruises to victory in Manchester as Labour/Co-op mayor but other candidates fall short

Shock results include Conservative wins over mayoral candidates Lesley Mansell in the West of England and…

France’s Emmanuel Macron pledges support for co-ops and the social economy

The incoming president says he wants to support innovation in the sector and relaunch the social…

Asia-Pacific co-operative ministers commit to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Co-operative Ministers met in Vietnam in April to pledged their support for the Sustainable Development Goals…

Abcul launches credit union charter for Scotland ahead of local elections

The Association of British Credit Unions is pushing the movement’s agenda, with every council seat in…

Our view: Show our general election candidates the co-op way

Despite a short election cycle, this month is the chance to get prospective MPs to commit…

Election 2017: A wishlist from social business leaders

Sector body Co-operatives UK has drawn up a list of policy asks for all political parties,…

Motions for Co-op Group AGM include political funding, modern slavery and executive pay

Resolutions include calls to narrow pay ratios in the company, to continue links with the Co-op…

Election 2017: What can co-operatives expect from the next government?

Most co-operators will be looking at Jeremy Corbyn thanks to Labour’s links to the movement but…

Co-op members asked to vote in the run-up to AGM

The Co-operative Group is inviting members to help shape the business by voting on motions put…