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Wales Co-op Centre hails the creation of 200 social enterprises in two years

The centre says the success of its business support programme shows that 'social business is fast…

Snapshots from the 1980s and the idealism of its worker co-ops

A new collection of fascinating images from a golden era for the movement

Co-ops could offer economic inclusion to indigenous Australians, says BCCM report

'Perhaps out of this pandemic, co-ops will give new meaning, new opportunities, new aspiration and new…

Have a co-op Christmas: Part two of our ethical gift guide

More fabulous gifts from co-op traders

LV= members vote to block sale to Bain Capital

'This is an incredible win for the mutual movement, and shows what members can do when…

EU reveals new action plan to boost the social economy

The plan was welcomed by Social Economy Europe and Cooperatives Europe

Fonterra shareholders approve change to capital structure

The dairy co-op will now work with the New Zealand government to find ways to put…

MPs to debate role of co-ops in the UK economy

The debate, scheduled for 14 December, was proposed by Conservative MP Steve Baker following lobbying efforts…

GlenWyvis whisky co-op launches its first Scotch

The first run of the three-year-old GlenWyvis Highland Single Malt includes 3,600 bottles for distillery shareholders

Wales Co-operative Centre announces new consultancy team

The three new roles will 'strengthen the strategic direction of the organisation’s commercial operations'

Social Enterprise Awards shine a light on a £60bn sector

Winners include Glasgow organic food network Locavore which works to tackle food waste and boost healthy…

Row over LV= prompts MPs and peers to call for law change on mutuals

The letter calls for the removal of “incentives for unnecessary demutualisations” and a level playing field…