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Co-operative Congress: Reimagining the economy

A panel looked at ways to reshape the economy to avert the crises facing the UK…

The Big Debate: How are co-ops caring for communities at a time of crisis?

As austerity cuts take hold in the UK's social services, and demographic changes bring a new…

How are co-operatives ensuring no one is left behind?

As this year’s International Day of Co-operatives takes the theme of inclusion, we look at the…

How the union movement has joined modern calls for change

The world has seen resistance to neoliberalism and austerity - and organised labour has played an…

Remploy helps young people with a learning disability onto the jobs ladder

The social business is in the second year of a partnership with Gloucester College offering a…

Call goes out for women co-operators to join new football team

The co-op team is being formed to enter the Freedom Through Football tournament, starting with an…

Co-op Group AGM fringe event: Where is it acceptable to advertise?

The session followed a campaign by Stop Funding Hate, which called on the Group to withdraw…

Central England launches its first Dementia Friendly store

The society has given specialist training to colleagues in Ripley and put signage in place to…

CECOP demands end to European austerity to strengthen Pillar of Social Rights

The co-op confederation says investment is needed if the policy to support labour markets and welfare…

John Lewis report highlights corporate responsibility achievements

The employee-owned retailer has looked at carbon emissions, mental health awareness and the fight against modern…

Co-op AGM passes motion to review pay ratio from top to bottom

A members’ motion aimed at addressing pay gap was passed at the Co-operative Group’s AGM today.…

How the Co-op is working to prevent modern slavery across supply chains

The retailer has been monitoring its supply chain to ensure fair treatment of workers and is…