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Central England Co-op acquires six travel shops

The move will bring the number of travel branches operated by the society to 26

Worker Co-op Solidarity Fund – when crowdsourcing meets co-op development

'We are now trying to reflect on why has this worked and how to make it…

Worker ownership on the agenda as McDonnell welcomes thinktank report

The shadow chancellor said he would give power to employees through 'ownership funds', following last week's…

Denmark’s co-op movement looking for formal recognition

Denmark is the country of associations – but people do not perceive co-ops as business models

Bristol music venue launches campaign to become community co-op

'We can ensure that the Exchange continues to exist as a music venue and also bring…

How does Midcounties maintain its co-op values as it grows?

'The society has stayed true to its roots as it has grown by having strong and…

Socially responsible investments are at a ‘tipping point’ says Triodos Bank

Growing interest in ethical investment, especially among young people, could bring opportunities for the co-op sector

Cooperatives Europe wants young co-op entrepreneurs to share their stories

Videos of successful young co-operators will be shared as part of an initiative to boost the…

Co-op Group staff protest against ‘dangerous’ one-on-one shifts

'I have been held up at gun point before, and also a machete. I’ve had altercations…

Puerto Rico passes law to allow communities to set up electric co-ops

It is hoped the measures will help the island recover from its financial crisis and the…

East of England Co-op’s Rocky Horror fundraiser

The society’s funeral division is screening the classic film to raise cash for a local lifeboat…

Credit unions offer an alternative to Wonga, says Abcul

'Credit unions offer an alternative to these high-cost creditors which puts people’s long-term financial resilience at…