Future of work Q&A: Hyungsik Eum, data analyst, CECOP-CICOPA

While the business model of individual co-ops might make innovations, they cannot be saved from pressures…

What does a future of automated work mean for co-ops?

There is concern over the threat posed by machines to jobs – but what opportunities are there…

New look for Chelmsford Star Co-operative’s funeral division

The business has been renamed Co-op Funeral Directors, with branches given local names to move them…

Credit unions work together on strategy, solutions and experience

CO-OP Financial Services in the US wants to provide 'a tangible platform for collaborating on shared…

Co-ops in Nigeria will benefit from job and wealth creation scheme

The programme aims to improve the livelihoods of women and young people working in rural and…

After the Carillion collapse, can worker-owned contractors offer a better alternative?

'The work is so much project-based that there would be a natural team for many service…

Government announces £1.7m support for public service mutuals

'This funding will deliver training, support programmes and mentoring to expand the high quality services mutuals…

Two more firms join rising trend for employee ownership in Scotland

Glasgow tech firm Mediascape and Arran’s Auchrannie Resort bring the movement closer to the 100 landmark

Co-op Party welcomes London Assembly report calling for banking diversity

Mayor Sadiq Khan is urged to adopt credit unions as a key player in mission-oriented banking

Local co-op search engine runs shares issue in Austin, Texas

'The people of Austin will be showing the world a sustainable way to grow communities in…

London taxi co-op launches new app to challenge the gig economy

'This a crucial time for tech starts-up like Taxiapp, who continue to prove more self-sufficient than…

Co-op Group announces plans for 100 new stores with a £160m investment

The retailer also plans makeovers at 150 existing sites