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Euro Coop to maintain a close relationship with UK retail co-ops after Brexit

'Of course, Brexit is not ideal, but having co-operatives around makes me worry less,' says Todor…

First meeting of Andy Burnham’s commission for a co-operative Manchester

Commissioners want to 'spread opportunities brought by growth to people across the region'

Modern retail redrawn: The future shock hits the high street

The rise of digital has hit traditional retailers hard - so how should the co-op sector…

Essential reading on co-ops: What’s coming up in 2019

There are important books coming up this year on food, trade, education and civic activism

US co-op movement measures the cost of Trump’s government shutdown

'While the government is shut down, we are unable to access needed resources as part of…

Contractor co-op wants to offer stability to workers at the mercy of the gig economy

'Where it comes into play is providing a safe environment for them to contract with clients…

A real living wage for real people’s lives

'If people haven’t got enough money to pay the rent, they’re just a few days away…

Co-op Group calls for changes to the apprenticeship levy

The retailer says a few simple changes from the government would allow it to create hundreds…

ICA launches international co-op think tank

The group of co-ops will serve as a strategic hub for the co-op movement

Manchester MBA students join RBH co-operative to examine Rochdale’s economy

The initiative forms part of the Rochdale Stronger Together project developed by the Rochdale Borough Social…

Autumn budget: what co-ops need to know

Chancellor Philip Hammond announced a series of measures that could affect co-ops

Bristol signs up to co-op councils movement

City mayor Marvin Rees announced the move in his keynote speech at the Co-op Party conference