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Meet… Jo Bird, director of Co-operative Business Consultants

'I find the situation very hopeful and exciting now. This period is our best chance in…

Co-op Education Conference 2018: Q&A with Dr Cilla Ross

Why should people come to the conference? And what are the main themes this year?

Creating a nation of Fairtrade shoppers

The Co-op Group's Fairtrade Shopper report confirms the retailer's commitment to Fairtrade

Diana Dovgan appointed CECOP – CICOPA Europe and CICOPA secretary general

The former policy officer takes over the role from Bruno Roelants and will assume her new…

Transforming business

Co-ops can help businesses operate for the common good of all - but there are three…

How immigrants built Britain’s community businesses

From Jewish immigrants through to African-Caribbean radicals, there have been waves of inspirational people who have…

How can your organisation market Fairtrade Fortnight 2018?

The Fairtrade Foundation’s campaign team gives tips and hints on how co-ops can best promote this…

How much difference does Fairtrade make – and how can we measure it?

Where Fairtrade-certified producers enjoy higher prices than non-certified farmers, it can be hard to isolate the…

Meet… Bruno Roelants, incoming director general of the International Co-operative Alliance

Mr Roelants talks about his 30 years working for the movement and his priorities for the…

Co-ops must play their part in building a future for work

Ultimately, the solutions may come from the very developments that have disrupted the economy

How co-ops can help spread the benefits of automation

'Ownership is the ground where the tug-of-war for the next social contracts is being played. Who…

Future of work Q&A: Paul Nowak, TUC deputy general secretary

'In this fast-changing environment, co-ops may need to invest in expertise, so they are clear sighted…