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Co-op model as a vehicle of transformation in local government

The Co-op Party has set out six steps to building community wealth, based on the Cleveland…

Regional closures and potential job losses as independents commit to Group’s supply chain

Three distribution centres could face closure, at East of England and Lincolnshire co-ops, which could mean…

Nominations open for Social Business Wales Awards

The awards, which have run since 2010, include a new category for employee-owned business of the…

How can the growth of employee ownership be supported?

A national inquiry is being carried out to assess the size and impact of the sector,…

First class fizz at the Co-op Group

Two of the Group’s Les Pionniers wines received a gold award at the 2017 Champagne and…

How community pubs and shops are helping villages thrive

Two reports from Plunkett Foundation, the support organisation for community-owned shops and pubs, show how such…

Co-operative trade union starts talks to merge with retail union

Naco, which has seen a decline in membership, is looking at a potential transfer of the…

Actor Michael Sheen on co-ops and building a fairer economy

The award-winning stage and screen star has branched out into social activism and attended Co-operative Congress,…

Co-op Group opens applications for local causes to support

The scheme, part of the Group’s 5 and 1 membership offer, has already raised £14m for…

Employee ownership: The business model of the future?

'We believe that employees should use capital rather than capital using employees'

Sector body confirms Co-operative Bank can keep its co-op name

'We welcome the new capital agreement for the Co-operative Bank and can confirm that the bank…

The importance of research in co-operative policy

Good monitoring and data for the movement will help spread the message about the value of…