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Creative Coop looks for an ethical alternative to the corporate world

'We are proud about what our clients are trying to achieve and we are passionate about…

Contractor co-op wants to offer stability to workers at the mercy of the gig economy

'Where it comes into play is providing a safe environment for them to contract with clients…

Setting up community businesses: Lessons from US social enterprises

We speak to Aine Craven, from Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, about her fact-finding trip to the States

New year, new co-ops: Birmingham

Growth is bringing challenges to Britain’s cities: here is a co-op response from new ventures Loaf…

New year, new co-ops: Liverpool

Growth is bringing challenges to Britain’s cities: here is a co-op response from new ventures Kitty’s…

New year, new co-ops: Manchester

Growth is bringing challenges to Britain’s cities: here is a co-op response from new ventures Friends…

Will the new Welsh First Minister be good for co-operatives?

Derek Walker, chief executive of Wales Co-operative Centre, on what Mark Drakeford can do for the…

A real living wage for real people’s lives

'If people haven’t got enough money to pay the rent, they’re just a few days away…

Housing co-op top of the affordable table over 10,000 rentals

The California development is a leading example of the limited equity co-op model

Co-ops can help to secure a future for youth at risk of exclusion

A conference hosted by Cecop-Cicopa Europe looked at how co-ops can help young people take control…

Hazel Blears on serving as a member nominated director at the Co-op Group

The Co-op Group has two member-nominated director seats up for election next year. We talk to…

Mutualising public services: How do we engage with workers and the public?

'I think people feel they have a better influence and they feel a bit closer to…