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Obituary: Philippe Frémeaux, former editor of Alternatives économiques

A well-known figure in France, he led the magazine between 1999 and 2012

Green Share Bill to unlock sustainable investment for co-ops gets second reading

The private members bill from Labour MP Anna McMorrin would allow member-owned businesses to raise green…

Meet … Silena Dominy from Southern Co-operative

'We’re advancing our governance and looking at how we bring our ethical compass across everything we…

First renewable energy co-op in Romania to start distribution in 2021

Launched in November last year, the co-op has so far recruited 300 members

New Leaf: Co-op will help ex-offenders back into society through training and employment

'We’re cutting the reoffending rate with the people we help and our people will be economically…

Interview: Debbie Robinson, CEO at Central England Co-operative

Her first 18 months in the role have seen the society cope with Brexit uncertainty and…

Irish credit unions back new affordable and social housing fund

The Credit Union Development Agency is working with Initiative Ireland on the scheme and hopes to…

Building blocks for a new economy after the pandemic

This collection of pieces on alternative options for a post-Covid economy includes a look at the…

Cooperation Town launches starter pack for new food co-ops

The goal is for a network of food-buying co-ops in every town across the country

Five credit unions among the winners at Consumer Credit Awards 2020

Over 19,000 consumers took part in the voting process

Co-op Group speeds up new stores programme

With lockdown driving shoppers towards convenience stores the Group is looking to open more three stores…

Irish Co-operative Organisation Society launches guide on how to start a co-op

The Irish government is also planning 'a complete overhaul' of the existing legislation on co-operatives