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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…

Analysis: Co-op Bank damages Group results – what happens next?

The Co-operative Group’s announcement of a significant loss resulting from its shareholding in the Co-operative Bank…

What Theresa May needs to protect during Brexit negotiations

As Theresa May has formally triggered the process for the UK to exit Europe, the government…

Europe, renewables and the future of community energy

In its recently released Clean Energy Package, the European Commission finally acknowledged that energy communities –…

Travel co-ops and the rise of sustainable tourism

Every year, over one billion international tourists pack their bags to go on holiday, creating millions…

The time is now for co-op business to lead the way on ethical advertising

Co-operatives have an opportunity to be innovative leaders in corporate social responsibility (CSR). Over the past…

Successful credit union growth: lessons to learn from the USA experience

How can credit unions be successful? Make money, stay solvent and grow, says Bill Hampel,  chief policy…

Howard Brodsky tells co-ops to go beyond great service by providing the unexpected

To win in today’s competitive world, co-ops must provide the unexpected to their customers, says Howard Brodsky, co-founder…

What will the digital revolution mean for co-operative businesses and their members?

From online accounting to live video streaming, digital technologies are transforming the way we do business.…

Can buying groups help consumer co-ops address market challenges?

With competition from discounters, online retailers and potential trade tariffs post Brexit, co-op retailers are exploring…

Why did the New Internationalist change its legal structure?

Staff at the New Internationalist are getting ready to celebrate their 500th edition, almost a year after they decided to…

How can capital work for the common good?

Cliff Mills, from Anthony Collins solicitors, will be speaking on capital and the common good at…