Channel Islands Co-op grows trading profit to £7.2m

'The society has taken deliberate action to support members through everyday pricing and targeted savings'

Canadian spring budget brings a ‘win’ for worker co-ops, say sector leaders

'CMC will continue working with the government to make co-operatives easier to finance, easier to procure from and easier…

Australia’s BCCM welcomes budget measures on growth and affordability

The apex also welcomed reforms to help co-ops and other businesses experiencing dual or multiple regulatory…

Lessons in education from the Cooperative University of Kenya

We speak to Prof. Kamau Ngamau, vice chancellor of the Cooperative University of Kenya, about its…

How do we build youth participation in co-operatives?

Young people can be future co-op leaders if we enable them today, writes Heather McKay who…

Fixing social care: Report highlights potential of co-op model in the UK

Commissioned by Co-operatives UK and Cwmpas, the study found co-ops provide 'fairer, better quality, community-rooted care'

Western Canadian development agency launched 27 co-ops last year

Co-operatives First, now in its tenth year, says it is also increasing its educational offerings, partnerships…

Southern Co-op members back resolution to merge with Co-op Group

The plan was backed by 97.07% of Southern members, and now needs confirmation at a second…

Meet … Michael Toye, executive director, Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada

'Whether it’s housing, food security, affordability or economic sovereignty, co-ops provide a better alternative'

East of England Co-op doubles trading profit to £2m after tough year for retail

Changes to the retail portfolio and an emphasis on local suppliers helped the society weather a…

Farm co-ops can boost UK’s food security, says report

The paper, issued by the Co-op Party with support from the Co-op Group, says the issue…

Co-ops rally for workers this May Day

We hear from the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Europe's Cecop and the UK's workers.coop