MPs to debate role of co-ops in the UK economy

The debate, scheduled for 14 December, was proposed by Conservative MP Steve Baker following lobbying efforts…

GlenWyvis whisky co-op launches its first Scotch

The first run of the three-year-old GlenWyvis Highland Single Malt includes 3,600 bottles for distillery shareholders

Wales Co-operative Centre announces new consultancy team

The three new roles will 'strengthen the strategic direction of the organisation’s commercial operations'

Social Enterprise Awards shine a light on a £60bn sector

Winners include Glasgow organic food network Locavore which works to tackle food waste and boost healthy…

Row over LV= prompts MPs and peers to call for law change on mutuals

The letter calls for the removal of “incentives for unnecessary demutualisations” and a level playing field…

Tony Blair’s rush for power left co-ops out in the cold, argues new study

Dr Rita Rhodes reviews a critical history of the rise of New Labour, which points to…

New role at Community Shares Unit to help drive democratic ownership

John Dawson, who takes up the role in January, previously worked at Power to Change and…

Canal mooring co-op joins debate on community waterways

Surge Co-operative is developing moorings and regenerating Bow Creek – part of London's River Channelsea

‘A gateway to the movement’: Neil Calvert’s goals for the Co-op College

The new principal and CEO discusses the three-strand strategy

Locality calls for community power to tackle 21st century crises

'We want to have local decision making powers. We want to have local people in control…

Co-op Group welcomes move to include store workers in crime bill

The Group is among players in the co-op movement campaigning for action amid soaring levels of…

How co-ops are delivering social mobility through training and apprenticeships

We speak to Paul Gerrard from the Co-op Group and Heather Lee from Lincolnshire Co-op