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REScoop warns of problems with plans to redesign EU electricity market
The co-op apex warns the proposals ignore the way local ownership can help ‘communities hedge themselves…
Fairtrade and retail: How farmers benefit from your purchases
As producers struggle with input cost inflation and climate change, Fairtrade is more vital than ever
Worker co-op buyout secures future of Yorkshire skate park
Co-director Cath Muller says the team was able to meet a tight deadline for the sale…
Book review: Visions of a co-operative democracy to reshape society
Cooperation: A political, economic and social theory, Bernard E Harcourt, Columbia £28
ICA president Ariel Guarco takes over as interim director general
The ICA is in the process of recruiting a director general, following the retirement of Bruno…
Woccu issues credit union guide to global rules on sustainable finance
'The opportunities are endless for credit unions to be the catalyst for responsible change while addressing…
Co-operative Bank of Kenya reports 30% growth in annual profit
The bank has also made moves towards ESG goals, continued its support for small business and…
Co-op sector nominations in the Retail Week Awards
Central Co-op is in the running for responsible retailer while the Co-op Group has a store…
Korea’s Dure Consumer Co-op joins Count Us In campaign on climate change
The campaign will be officially rolled out to Dure’s 230,000 members in April
Romanian farm co-ops visit Israeli kibbutz movement for irrigation lessons
The 27 co-ops taking the tour hope to double the area of their land under irrigation…
Employee-owned John Lewis is considering sale of minority stake to raise cash
The reports have sparked concern from the co-op sector – and led to renewed calls for reforms…
