Young people can be future co-op leaders if we enable them today, writes Heather McKay who…
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Lucy & Yak’s journey to employee ownership
The sector is made up of around 2,470 employee-owned businesses, collectively employing more than 350,000
Canadian co-ops urge government to back mutual model in budget roadmap
Apex CMC says the model can 'strengthen economic sovereignty, boost productivity, and anchor wealth within our…
Estonia sees launch of first co-operative renewable energy project
A co-operative solar park has just opened in Obinitsa, Setomaa, marking the genesis of community-based energy…
Western Canadian development agency launched 27 co-ops last year
Co-operatives First, now in its tenth year, says it is also increasing its educational offerings, partnerships…
UK retail co-ops face up to the rising cyber-crime threat
Co-op News catches up with Longwall Security, which works with a number of retail co-ops, about…
Southern Co-op members back resolution to merge with Co-op Group
The plan was backed by 97.07% of Southern members, and now needs confirmation at a second…
Future-proofing British business: The case for energy independence
The modern business landscape is increasingly defined by volatility, writes Dan Curtis, communications officer at Brighton…
Meet … Michael Toye, executive director, Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada
'Whether it’s housing, food security, affordability or economic sovereignty, co-ops provide a better alternative'
P&V Group becomes first Belgian insurer to gain climate action plan approval
Its science-based climate action plan positions mutual ownership as the key to long-term, credible climate action'
How do you give away power? The tricky question for Pride in Place
The £5bn government programme aims to revive 'left-behind' areas through grass-roots initiatives – but are communities genuinely…
