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John Chillcott joins Co-operative College as interim CEO

Mr Chillcott will oversee key organisational operations during a transitional period

Dairy co-op Arla warns of no-deal Brexit price hikes

'Arla Foods has consistently advocated for as free a trade as possible once the UK leaves…

EU external action could boost sustainable and inclusive business models, says report

The report suggests a series of recommendations to amplify the impact of sustainable and inclusive business…

Stella Creasy tables amendment to ease the creation of mutual banks

The Labour/Co-op MP's change would remove outdated regulatory barriers around withdrawable share capital

Obituary: Kok Kwong Kwek, chair of the Singapore National Cooperative Federation

'We remember him as someone who commanded respect and friendships, across countries and through different age…

Obituary: Chris Richardson, radical historian and co-op activist

His work involved regional board roles at the Co-op Group, work with the UKSCS and research…

Southern Co-op launches reverse advent calendar for local food banks

The Southern Co-op is asking customers to donate items for local food banks

Kandoroo launches digital platform to help address food poverty

Co-operators bring the fight against poverty into a technological age

Land ownership: The key to equality in the 21st century?

Efforts by the Federation of Southern Co-ops to stop the loss of inherited land; and safe…

Cooperative Business New Zealand hands out its annual awards

Winners include the Foodstuffs Co-operatives, which took the gong for co-op of the year

Co-op Group and Waitrose join retail rivals for anti-racism ads

'At the Co-op we won’t stand by when we see racism happening and we’ll speak out…

How can co-ops combat prejudice against Roma and Traveller communities?

'There are many fewer pitches than there are people who need to pitch. People are forced…