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Co-ops on the agenda at the International Conference of Labour Statisticians

Speakers identified the need for more work on co-op statistics in different countries and for working…

Community businesses defy cost pressures to keep social purpose, says Plunkett report

'Times are hard for all businesses right now, but to see what the community-ownership sector continues…

Ethical banking conference discusses role of financial institutions in driving sustainability

Febear's annual conference, hosted by the Cooperative Bank of Chania, discussed lending initiatives, innovation and communication

Social Business Wales Awards honour wellbeing and environmental projects

'We have brilliant examples of businesses doing their bit to reduce the impact of climate change…

Former YMCA CEO Arvinda Gohil appointed chair of Future Economy Alliance

'When businesses share profits and power, then we can really start building a fairer and more…

Community gardening network Incredible Edible welcomes Hull’s ‘right to grow’ plan

The city council voted unanimously to allow the cultivation of fruit and veg on unused local…

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service calls for support against ‘setbacks and challenges’

'Our people have faced many setbacks and challenges over the last 235 years, and we have…

Future Economy Alliance poll finds public want a change to purpose-led business

The Alliance includes Community Energy England, Co-operatives UK, Cwmpas, the EOA, Locality, Plunkett, Power to Change,…

As Australia prepares for referendum, Indigenous campaigner speaks out on on BCCM website

In a post on the co-op apex's website, Pastor Ray Minniecon says the proposals 'give our…

Community energy groups give boost to marine habitat project in Sussex

A £65k grant from Ferry Farm Community Solar and Meadow Blue Community Energy have funded a…

Hundreds of Israeli kibbutzim members reported dead following an attack by Hamas

The Arab-Jewish Center for Equality, Empowerment, and Cooperation – Negev Institute for Strategies of Peace and…

Co-op Group joins conservation charities on Nature Neighbourhoods initiative

The retail society is contributing £300k to the scheme, and is mobilising its member pioneers to…