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Employee ownership is the answer to the UK’s problems, says expert panel

'The report could hardly be more topical or relevant at a time when UK productivity continues…

European Parliament recommends creating an EU social and solidarity economy label

'A European label for products from social and solidarity enterprises would be an enormous boost for…

Making a difference: agriculture

How is the co-operative model keeping family farming alive in Lincolnshire?

Making a difference: Indigenous co-ops in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Initiatives range from improving food security to broadband co-ops aimed at narrowing the digital divide

Making a difference: Community ownership is saving pubs

'Co‑operative pubs are a great leveller – they bring people together of all ages, backgrounds, interests,…

Meet … Rebecca Harvey, executive editor of the Co-op News

Rebecca, previously the deputy editor, recently moved into her new role and here discusses the work…

Co-ops making a difference through … Fairtrade

The Co-op Group's Fairtrade strategy development manager, Brad Hill, on the difference Fairtrade makes

Community energy faces tough times unless government policy changes, report warns

'It is clear that the community energy sector has suffered in 2017 and dramatic changes are…

Co-op Group store used in robot delivery trials

The retailer allowed Starship Technologies to test the device at its Monkton, Milton Keynes store, dispatchign…

80% of Brits want more state support for local green community energy

'Consumers have relatively little control of how it is generated and who benefits ... Community energy…

Cyprus Cooperative Bank’s woes end with sale to Hellenic Bank

European regulators have also approved a €3.5bn of state aid to the stricken bank

Community energy project builds on its success with second share offer

'It’s an ethical investment that helps schools save money on their bills and reduces carbon emissions.…