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Social Enterprise UK announces honorary fellows

'The contributions of our fellows have helped create and shape a sector that exudes hope and…

Expansion of employee ownership trusts could create three million employee owners

'Expanding ownership is a durable, meaningful way to give people and communities a powerful stake and…

Catalan Midwifery co-op promotes positive approach to giving birth

The co-op also acts as a hub for families to meet up and discuss issues related…

Desjardins adopts policy to combat climate change

New policies at the financial co-op include direct investment in renewables and reducing the carbon footprint…

European Association of Cooperative Banks raises concerns over potential regulatory changes

The EACB warned there could be “serious distortions of competition” and curbs on the ability of…

India’s co-ops discuss the ‘sweet revolution’ as they celebrate anniversary

The movement was marking the foundation day of Sahakar Bharati, an organisation set up to boost…

Southern Co-op celebrates increase in Christmas sales

The society says like-for-like sales were up 6%, beating 'tough targets' it had set for the…

Central England Co-op buys community defibrillators from carrier bag levy

The society has installed the equipment at its food stores and funeral homes across 16 counties

Tracing Jackson, Mississippi’s fight for a future based on co-operation

This book traces the efforts of activists to radically transform their city, drawing on the civil…

Lincolnshire Co-op hails boost to Christmas sales figures

'We’re delighted that together, our quality, value, range of products and good service has led to…

Book review: Bringing crucial values back home to the business world

'Common sense business is a moral framework for-profit and non-profit firms around prudence, patience, principles and…

New regulations will threaten community bus services, warn MPs

'This report is a welcome endorsement of our belief that buses should be run for people,…