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Co-op Party commissions independent report on doubling the co-operative economy

The news was announced by shadow chancellor John McDonnell who has also advocated co-op ownership of…

International Day of Co-operatives: Sustainable societies through co-operation

The slogan was chosen by a Twitter poll

How immigrants built Britain’s community businesses

From Jewish immigrants through to African-Caribbean radicals, there have been waves of inspirational people who have…

Central England Co-operative announces multi million investments

The plans will cover food stores and funeral homes across the 16 counties the society operates…

John McDonnell announces formation of Community Wealth Unit

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said Labour would work with the Co-operative Party and trade unions and…

Maximizing Dignity through the Social and Solidarity Economy

The three year SUstainable and Solidarity economY (SUSY) project ends with a policy paper presentation at…

SAOS conference examines the future of co-operation in Scottish agriculture

The event explored the role of collaboration at a time when the sector is facing uncertainty

Nationwide Foundation gives £1m to help grow community housing

The grant will benefit six organisations as part of the Foundation's Decent Affordable Homes strategy

Oxfam report on global inequality crisis points to co-operative solutions

The charity highlights the example of Mondragon for promoting job security and equitable pay

2018 Co-operative Education Conference to look at co-op skills

What skills do co-ops and co-operators need in the 21st century?

Fairtrade Fortnight closes the door on exploitation…

...and challenges people to open up to Fairtrade products

Meet… Bruno Roelants, incoming director general of the International Co-operative Alliance

Mr Roelants talks about his 30 years working for the movement and his priorities for the…