Cliff Mills, from Anthony Collins solicitors, will be speaking on capital and the common good at…
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Co-op pub to open after locals raise £300,000
The first co-operatively-owned pub in Warwickshire is set to open just in time for Christmas after…
Ones to watch from 2016: Trends and technologies
This year, Co-operative News looked at innovation across the co-operative sector. From new technologies to new…
Our view on 2016: Despite challenges, co-ops continue support for communities
In a very politically-charged year, co-operatives have consistently showed their difference. Despite uncertainty with the economy,…
End of year review 2016 – Conferences
January: Ways Forward 4 Conference Ways Forward 4: Building an Economy to Serve People Not Profit, held…
Preview of the Ways Forward 5 Conference: January 2017
Next month’s Ways Forward 5 Conference will be the fifth version of the event, exploring issues…
Is hierarchy the enemy of co-operation?
Co-operatives should be about co-operation not hierarchy, says Bob Cannell, formerly of Suma workers co-operative. How can…
End of year review 2016: Retail
CO-OPERATIVE GROUP February: Group buys 15 Budgens stores in continued expansion The Co-op Group has bought…
The potential of co-ops for waste pickers in the recycling sector in Turkey
There are many layers to city life. Peel back one layer in any Turkish city and…
Credit Unions recognised at Joe Biden and Edward Filene Awards
Credit unions and individuals from across the world were recognised for their performance at the Edward…
The role of elected representatives in member engagement
As member-owned businesses, co-operatives place a strong emphasis on engaging with their members. But what is…
Brexit and beyond: What do the political upheavals of 2016 mean for co-ops?
In political terms, 2016 was a momentous year. Co-operatives UK’s Policy Officer, James Wright, looks at…
