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How do we build an alternative economy from the ruins of the financial crisis?

Another Economy is Possible, edited by Manuel Castells (Polity Books, 2017) As the dust began to settle after…

How you can join a co-operative solution for Real Farming

Land banking is a popular game for entrepreneurs that sows rich rewards. Land is bought by…

The Co-operators funded project provides work experience for marginalised Canadians

In St John’s, a city on Newfoundland, Canada, a community café is offering work experience to marginalised people.…

Stop Funding Hate steps up campaign on Co-op advertising in the Mail, Sun and Express

Campaign group Stop Funding Hate has repeated its call for the Co-op Group to stop advertising…

CAMRA award for co-operative pub saved by its community

Community-owned pub the King’s Arms, in Shouldham, Norfolk, has been named West Norfolk Pub of the…

Co-op Group extends free child funeral service to 16 and 17 year olds

Co-op Funeralcare has launched a new free child funeral policy, providing additional funding support for thousands…

Southern Co-operative gives £10,000 boost to local wildlife project

Endangered of birds and animals in Twyford have been thrown a lifeline thanks to a £10,…

Jazz Co-op aims to raise £36,0000 to secure long-term future

The UK’s first live music venue run by a co-operative, the Globe in Newcastle, is looking…

Rallying call from co-op councils to rebuild UK politics

The Co-operative Councils Innovation Network (CCIN) has called on local authorities to take action to reshape…

Co-op Energy commits to community energy development

Co-op Energy has announced a new range of targets for community energy development in the UK.…

What have co-ops been doing on International Women’s Day?

The International Co-operative Alliance has published a statement highlighting how “the world of labour is a…

The end of oil – a co-operative opportunity?

Now in its 10th year, this year’s Future Co-ops conference – ‘Post Carbon Co-ops’ – addressed…