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Show filtersEnd of Year Review – 2017: time to do things differently
Last year was momentous for Britain. The vote to leave the European Union not only cast…
End of the Year Review 2016: Credit Unions and Finance
CO-OP BANK… January: Former Bank executives banned from finance roles Two former executives of the Co-operative Bank…
Automation: What does the future of retail look like?
As automation plays a growing role in the retail sector, co-operatives are exploring the opportunities and challenges brought by…
Thomas Cook takes over The Co-operative Travel joint venture outlets
Thomas Cook is set to take over the Co-operative Travel joint venture. Five years ago, the Co-operative…
Agri co-ops welcome the tackling of unfair trading practices
Copa-Cogeca, the organisations representing European farmers and agri co-operatives, have welcomed recommendations made by the EU…
Bala Fairtrade balls and bibs for Chipping Norton Town FC
Chipping Norton Town Football Club has been kitted out with Bala Fairtrade footballs and training bibs…
Social care is approaching a tipping point. Can co-operation help?
A report by the Care Quality Commission warns that adult social care is approaching a “tipping point” –…
How 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…
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…
So, what insurance should you think about?
Property/Business Interruption As well as covering damage to a property and its contents, this can cover…