Iconic Manchester worker co-op Eighth Day celebrates 55 years

The vegan and wholefood cafe and store operates a flat wage structure across all colleagues

Korean credit unions raise disaster funds for rainstorm victims

The Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives is giving 5bn won in support after July's torrential rains…

Welsh agri co-op opens farm and country store in Carmarthen

Clynderwen & Cardiganshire Farmers plans to expand its territory, supplying farming, pet and equine products

Wenzel’s bakery added to Southern Co-op’s list of franchise partners

The deal reflects the retail society's strategic focus on food to go, with the first franchise…

Lagos state government turns to co-ops to drive inclusive economy

'Co-operatives remain a powerful vehicle for economic inclusion and social transformation'

Midcounties co-hosts roundtable to tackle youth unemployment

The event, run with social enterprise Miss Macaroon, saw businesses make practical pledges on reducing the…

Co-op Group announces social value strategy

The plan follows a survey where members said they feared the country was becoming more divided…

UK’s co-op youth gather for national summit

The event, which heard from community, arts and student housing co-ops, was hosted by Co-operatives UK…

As the tech revolution accelerates, Project Liberty calls for mutualised data

The co-op model can empower people in a world dominated by tech giants, because it fits…

Britain’s co-op sector is lagging behind – so what can it learn from abroad?

As ministers look to double the co-op economy, a Co-op Party report draws lessons from Italy,…

Doubling the co-op sector: Where will the growth come from?

Peter Hunt, managing partner at co-op consultancy Mutuo, looks at the implications of Labour's vow to…

UK Co-op Congress brings world movement to Rochdale birthplace

Rebecca Harvey and Anca Voinea report from the annual sector gathering, which this year formed part…