There was mixed news for co-ops and mutuals when chancellor Philip Hammond announced his first autumn statement on 23…
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Show filtersHow co-ops can be fair employers and avoid unfair dismissal claims
Co-operative human resources professionals disagreed with an employment lawyer on whether to fire an employee who…
Local government workers set to form digital co-op
A local government network of digital workers is exploring use of the co-op model to further its…
Theresa May abandons promise to mandate workers on boards
Theresa May has gone back on her Tory leadership campaign pledge to have worker representation on…
Andy Burnham pledges to work with co-ops on grassroots devolution
Co-operatives would play a key role in Andy Burnham’s plans for Greater Manchester, the mayoral candidate…
Can co-op values play a bigger role in meeting the challenges faced by local authorities?
Co-operatives have a key role to play in building a new local economy – for instance…
Bangladesh prime minister calls for strengthening the co-op movement
The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina Wazed, highlighted the contribution of co-operatives to the country’s…
Northern Ireland co-ops engage with Assembly Members
Over 30 organisations from across Northern Ireland met Assembly members at a Stormont event to promote the co-operative…
Devolution can only work by empowering local communities, argues new report
The government’s devolution agenda must go beyond transferring power to local councils by empowering local communities,…
Our view: How co-operatives can take advantage of the Trump presidency
Citizens of the world have hit back at the political elite in quick succession this year.…
What will Donald Trump do for co-operatives?
Now that America has chosen its 45th president, co-operatives will be wondering what Donald Trump can do…
What did Obama do for co-operatives in the White House?
Throughout his two terms as President of the United States, Barack Obama carried out a number of…