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…
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'
