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Governance and the co-operative difference

How does the movement rate against other forms of business models which are pitching to be…

Could better governance have saved co-operatives in the past?

'Co-operatives, owned by their members rather than by shareholders, have a relatively good track record in…

Meet… Nick Crofts, president of the Co-op Group Members’ Council

'The values we have and the trust and admiration we still have from millions of members…

Opinion: Why the Phone Co-op and Co-operative Energy make perfect partners

Co-op Energy CEO David Bird on why he supports the Phone Co-op's transfer of engagements to…

Obituary: Jacqui Forster, pioneer of supporter ownership

'Jacqui's fortitude and determination not to give in was an inspiration to all who knew her'

Opinion: ‘Why I support the Phone Co-op’s proposed transfer of engagements to Midcounties’

The founder of the Phone Co-op, Vivian Woodell, on how lessons from the past should inform…

Obituary: Bruce Thordarson (1948-2018), former director general of the ICA

Mr Thordarson 'will be remembered as a remarkably staunch advocate for co-operatives all around the world'

Co-op Group back in the black

Group announces 2017 profits of £72m – and new 'Stronger Co-op, Stronger Communities' plan

Co-op Group enhances probate provision

The Group is acquiring Simplify Probate, the UK's second largest probate provider

Can co-op-to-co-op training help drive worker co-operative development?

A new report from Co-op Culture is looking at ways to grow the worker co-ops sector

Why co-operative education needs a rethink

Dr Cilla Ross from the Co-operative College calls for lifelong learning a new model to challenge…

Q&A: Pete Fullard, MD of e-learning company Upskill People

The e-learning partner of the Co-operative College designs programmes to meet the needs of the co-op…