Snapshots from the 1980s and the idealism of its worker co-ops

A new collection of fascinating images from a golden era for the movement

Co-ops could offer economic inclusion to indigenous Australians, says BCCM report

'Perhaps out of this pandemic, co-ops will give new meaning, new opportunities, new aspiration and new…

LV= members vote to block sale to Bain Capital

'This is an incredible win for the mutual movement, and shows what members can do when…

Fonterra shareholders approve change to capital structure

The dairy co-op will now work with the New Zealand government to find ways to put…

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