Fixing social care: Report highlights potential of co-op model in the UK

Commissioned by Co-operatives UK and Cwmpas, the study found co-ops provide 'fairer, better quality, community-rooted care'

Western Canadian development agency launched 27 co-ops last year

Co-operatives First, now in its tenth year, says it is also increasing its educational offerings, partnerships…

Southern Co-op members back resolution to merge with Co-op Group

The plan was backed by 97.07% of Southern members, and now needs confirmation at a second…

Meet … Michael Toye, executive director, Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada

'Whether it’s housing, food security, affordability or economic sovereignty, co-ops provide a better alternative'

How do you give away power? The tricky question for Pride in Place

The £5bn government programme aims to revive 'left-behind' areas through grass-roots initiatives – but are communities genuinely…

East of England Co-op doubles trading profit to £2m after tough year for retail

Changes to the retail portfolio and an emphasis on local suppliers helped the society weather a…

OurCoop’s social mobility work wins King’s Award for Enterprise

'These initiatives are rooted in our values as a co-operative and demonstrate our commitment to supporting…

Agropur dairy co-op to invest $1bn in Quebec and Nova Scotia sites

The co-op says the investment will create 90 jobs, boost production and upgrade tech at the…

Farm co-ops can boost UK’s food security, says report

The paper, issued by the Co-op Party with support from the Co-op Group, says the issue…

Community energy experts gather in Latvia to grow the movement

Delegates from more than 30 countries will share insights and explore emerging challenges and opportunities

Co-op Group to transfer 40 customer contact jobs to private outsourcer

The Co-op Group is planning to outsource 40 roles in its customer contract service to Foundever,…

Co-op Group welcomes passage of retail staff protections into law 

'Shopworkers have had to tolerate unacceptable levels of theft, abuse and violence for far too long'