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Editorial: How much is a stake in your co-op worth?

Members are the most important part of a co-operative. Without them, we are nothing. One of the…

Co-ops important to sustainable development, says the UN

The United Nations (UN) has recognised the important contribution co-operatives could make to the implementation of…

Nepal celebrates National Co-operative Day

On 2 April Nepal celebrated its annual National Co-operative Day, recognising the three million people affiliated…

There’s no conflict of interest, Pippa Wicks tells tribunal

The Co-operative Group’s interim chief operating officer (COO) denied conflict of interest at an employment tribunal,…

Charity Christmas cards: how much do charities get?

The amount that charities receive from the sale of charity Christmas cards varies greatly between retailers,…

Italy’s new co-op giant should remember its rich history

Italy has a long and successful tradition of co-operative enterprise. The first co-operatives began in the…

World’s top co-operatives grow by 19.5% since 2010 despite recession

Despite the global recession dominating the world’s economy, co-operatives and mutuals have grown by 19.5% in…

How can co-operatives contribute to the future of work?

With increasing challenges brought by demographic changes, technological developments, globalisation or climate change, the world of…

Hitler’s hit list: co-operatives and co-operators during wartime

Adolf Hitler’s hatred and intolerance of sections of society is well documented, but less known is the…

The co-operative disadvantage: Why the movement needs a level playing field

Who would voluntarily choose to be a co-operative or a community benefit society? Or – to…

Co-op slashes fruit and veg prices

Fresh fruit and vegetables have been reduced in price at Co-operative Food stores in an attempt…

Take a peek inside the Co-operative Group’s head office

A 360-degree virtual tour of One Angel Square, the Co-operative Group’s head office in Manchester, has been…