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Meet… Alex Bird, co-op researcher, consultant and development worker

'As a movement we’re not very joined up ... but the commonalities are surely much greater…

National Co-operative Development Strategy: Where are we, two years on?

Do It Ourselves was launched in July 2017, and now Co-operatives UK is reviewing its progress

Heart Of England Co-op returns to its roots – and looks back on its past

The society has moved its head office to Foleshill - a stone's throw from where it…

Where next for co-op development organisations?

The sector has been in decline – so how can it be revived to help the…

Together Enterprise participants plan a horticultural therapy co-op

The enterprise started its first project two months ago and is now providing horticultural training, therapeutic…

Making co-operative citizens: A century of learning collaboration

How the Co-op College has worked to bring collaborative education to the movement

The Co-op Group shares its top tips on data ethics

Data is now a core element to a business's performance - so how can co-ops make…

Co-operative solutions for a planet in crisis

For World Environment Day (5 June), Co-op News looks at efforts made in sectors ranging from…

Can tech be matched with co-op values to save the planet?

New ways of communicating mean co-operators don't need to increase their carbon footprint by traveling whenever…

Meet … Pete Westall, chief values officer, Midcounties Co-op

'We’ve got customers and members who are more empowered, and a younger generation seeking ethical leadership'

Energy co-ops in US move to renewables

The sector is still reliant on fossil fuels but as the price of wind and solar…

Agri co-ops respond to the eco challenges of the 21st century

'There are several initiatives being developed and scoped that can play a significant role in helping…