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Making a difference: The Co-op Economy report 2018

‘We know co-operatives are resilient and sustainable businesses and these incredible stats reinforce that view. It…

Will the UK miss out on Europe’s energy co-op revolution?

Ed Mayo of Co-operatives UK welcomes an EU drive for renewables on the continent – but…

Can everyday participation reshape the way co-operatives work?

'We help organisations think of people as citizens, not consumers'

Fledgling platform co-ops share experiences at Unfound accelerator event

Apex body Co-operatives UK and community organisation Stir to Action are working on the development project

Data Protection Regulation tips for housing co-ops

Co-operatives UK and Anthony Collins Solicitors have created a guide to GDPR, which comes into force…

How can co-ops keep their place on a political agenda so heavily dominated by Brexit?

A survey showed that 60% of people believe important domestic issues were being ignored by ministers…

Review: Johnston Birchall on co-operative governance

Prof Birchall’s updated review takes a sector-by-sector look at issues facing the movement

Can we have a Fair Trade economy?

Ed Mayo from Co-operatives UK and Erinch Sahan from the World Fair Trade Organization make a…

Governance and the co-operative difference

How does the movement rate against other forms of business models which are pitching to be…

Could better governance have saved co-operatives in the past?

'Co-operatives, owned by their members rather than by shareholders, have a relatively good track record in…

Shortlist announced for Co-operative of the Year 2018

Voting is now open for the awards, which sees 17 co-ops and six councils nominated across…

Co-operatives UK reports strong surplus for 2017

'At a time of immense stress it was important to stand firm and demonstrate that the…