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Social economy is crucial to local growth, says Power to Change

The community business organisation has set out ten practical lessons for councils looking for inclusive growth

The secret behind Korean women divers’ oxygen-free diving

The women of Jeju Island, who sell their catch through fishery co-ops, have undergone centuries of…

Meet … Ian Adderley, expert on co-op governance and regulation

'There’s an invisibility of co-operatives when compared to other types of organisation ... so I felt…

Primer for the new economy: A beginner’s guide to the co-op movement

Book review: Co-op governance and regulation expert Ian Adderley offers a valuable introduction to the movement

Japan’s legislators adopt resolution calling for promotion of co-ops

Japan’s legislature the National Diet has adopted a resolution calling for the promotion of co-ops, to…

Co-op and mutuals movements adjust to life on the cybercrime frontline

After the ransomware attack on the Co-op Group, we look at the threat to co-ops in…

Unimed medical co-op responds to data leak reports

Unimed says the issue was resolved with no evidence of any sensitive data being leaked from…

Co-ops and rebalancing society: A story in numbers

The UK is looking to grow its co-op sector - but how should that work? Colin…

Canada’s Co-operators hands out $1.4m to causes in 2024

The finance co-op warned that more Canadians are needing support, putting pressure on charities as times…

How are the UK’s co-op retailers responding to the rise in online grocery?

'This is not a flash in the pan. Online grocery shopping will continue to gain share…

New board and president for Cooperatives Europe

New president Giuseppe Guerini will focus on 'defending economic democracy, strengthening policy dialogue, and making the…

Fairtrade Foundation launches Brew it Fair campaign to support tea workers

The campaign calls on UK tea drinkers, businesses and government to take action and support Fairtrade