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From member-managed LLC to co-op reform for inclusive economies

An article by Trebor Scholz, Anne-Pauline De Cler, Michelle Lee, Morshed Mannan, Stefano Tortorici, looking for…

Can co-ops survive this Israel-Gaza war?

Damage to infrastructure, the deaths of members and leaders, and a squeeze on resources make it…

Co-op Group wins national award for supporting social enterprise sector

Social Enterprise UK honoured the retailer for its efforts to increase its sourcing from suppliers in…

Dairy co-op Arla defends trials of Bovaer against online ‘misinformation’

The animal feed supplement, designed to reduce climate emissions from cattle, has prompted threats of a…

Virginia co-ops awarded funding for electric vehicle charging projects

The Electric Vehicle Charging Assistance Program is funded by the US Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Remembering Emma Howard 

Emma Howard, a thinker, doer, scientist and co–operator has died aged 35 after a short illness. 

Co-ops and credit unions react to this year’s declaration from the G20

Meanwhile, co-ops at the ICA Global Conference looked at ways to increase their influence on the…

Law Commission Review: what do co-operative law firms think?

In September 2024, The Law Commission published a consultation paper containing provisional proposals for reform to the Co-operative…

Key takeaways from Co-operatives UK’s 2024 Practitioners Forum

The event focused on five key themes: governance, membership, finance, HR and communications

Implications of the new European Platform Work Directive for co-ops

The directive marks 'a great step towards a fairer platform economy’, says Cecop

Ukraine eases regulation on credit unions after Woccu lobbying

Credit unions no longer need a separate licence to provide payment services, and can now raise…

Heart of England Co-op unveils flagship store and coffee drive-through

The society says the store, based at its Glenville Park retail estate in Northants, is the…