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Social economy enterprises ‘are driving social and labour inclusion for disabled people’

A new best practice guide highlights how the sector is making a difference

Survey finds UK shoppers trust co-ops more than private businesses

'Co‑ops have been a force for good for over 175 years and it appears that consumers…

Co-op Group opens election process for National Members’ Council

The deadline for nominations is 12 February

Meet … Kay Johnson MBE, founder of the Larder in Preston

'I’m not a boss, I don’t want to manage people, I want to work with them.…

Irish credit unions can now hold virtual AGMs

A new law allows credit unions to conduct AGMs wholly or partly by the use of…

Singapore launches 2021 Co-op Hot Shot Photo competition

In its eighth year, the competition highlights the contribution of co-operatives to building a better world

19 EU states back Toledo Declaration promoting social and solidarity economy

The text was adopted last month at a summit organised by the Spanish Ministry of Labour…

Q&A: Jane Avery, president of Central England Co-operative

'As president I stand on the shoulders of people who have worked hard for the society…

Obituary: Madge Eccles

A stalwart of the Co-op Women's Guild, the retail movement and the Labour Party

New year honours include retail co-op leaders

Jo Whitfield from the Co-op Group and Doug Field from East of England Co-op were among…

French employment agency revokes employer licence for Smart co-op

The platform co-op says Pôle Emploi Services does not understand its model and called the decision…

Midcounties CEO urges early Covid-19 vaccination for childcare workers

Phil Ponsonby – whose society runs Co-op Childcare – also called for more financial help for…