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MSPs and co-ops look at how to empower communities across Scotland

Members of the Scottish Parliament met earlier this month to learn how co-ops can empower communities in…

Case study: Co-operative Technologists

Name: Co-operative Technologists (CoTech) Sector: Technology Type of co-op: Network of technology co-operatives Founded: Co-operative Technologists officially launched on…

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…

Obituary: Paul Bull, devoted servant of the Co-op Party

Paul Bull, a long-standing activist for the Co-operative Party, has died aged 60. He served the Party…

Review: Peace Beyond Borders

By Vijay Mehta (New Internationalist Publications, 2016) Peace Beyond Borders tells the story of co-operation from…

Lessons in Fairtrade and healthy food from Central England Co-op

Youngsters from a Derbyshire school have learned about healthy eating and Fairtrade in a series of classes by…

Steve Murrells: Who is the new man at the top of the Co-op Group?

Steve Murrells has been named as successor to Richard Pennycook as chief executive of the Co-operative…

Loneliness is costing UK employers £2.5bn a year

Loneliness can affect business performance. New research from the New Economics Foundation found that loneliness costs businesses…

Palestine prime minister launches co-operative sector strategy

Co-operatives in Palestine will be entering a new development phase with the launch of a co-operative…

Co-operatives Fortnight will celebrate the movement with shared stories

This year’s Co-operatives Fortnight will be asking supporters to share stories of how working together has…

European Agri-Cooperative Confederation launches award for innovation

Applications are now open for the fourth edition of the European Award for Cooperative Innovation, which promote…

Chelmsford Star hosts networking and advice night for community groups

Chelmsford Star Co-operative hosted a free evening of networking and presentations for charities and community groups…