ILO Future of Work Report highlights role of co-operatives in empowering workers

Workers in the informal economy have improved their situation through organising and working together with co-ops

Midcounties Co-op acquires Cotswolds-based Warner’s Budgens food stores

The stores are owned and operated by independent retailer Guy Warner who will retain freehold ownership…

Fund created by Co-op Foundation donates £11.5m to tackle loneliness

'Co-op Foundation is supporting groups of young people most affected by loneliness to strengthen their connections…

Brighton Energy Co-operative announces a raft of new projects

Community rooftop solar systems are to be installed at schools, offices and university buildings in the…

Government of Mauritius boosts support for fishermen’s co-operatives

The government will provide funding to co-ops for the purchase of semi-industrial boats

Is Fairtrade fair? Movement answers its critics

With Traidcraft in crisis, Paul Gosling looks at debate surrounding the drive for a more ethical…

Co-op Bank among organisations approved for Incentivised Switching Scheme

RBS has made available a £775m pot of cash to encourage SME customers to switch to…

Creative Coop looks for an ethical alternative to the corporate world

'We are proud about what our clients are trying to achieve and we are passionate about…

New year, new co-ops: Birmingham

Growth is bringing challenges to Britain’s cities: here is a co-op response from new ventures Loaf…

New year, new co-ops: Liverpool

Growth is bringing challenges to Britain’s cities: here is a co-op response from new ventures Kitty’s…

Central England Co-op gives £187,000 to good causes in 2018

Projects to benefit include charities dealing with child food poverty and domestic violence

Will the new Welsh First Minister be good for co-operatives?

Derek Walker, chief executive of Wales Co-operative Centre, on what Mark Drakeford can do for the…