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Co-op Party slams government ‘dither and delay’ on community energy

'When given the opportunity to remove a real barrier to clean, community-owned energy, the government once…

Euro Coop asks von der Leyen not to delay the sustainable food framework

'Scientific evidence clearly backs the urgency of the transformation of our food system towards a more…

Where has the Labour reshuffle left Co-op Party MPs?

Changes include the departure from the shadow cabinet of Jim McMahon and Preet Kaur Gill, and…

NCBA and OCDC showcase tools for better co-op law and regulation

The Clarity initiative has now been implemented in nearly 20 countries, with projects including legal reform,…

Co-operatives UK to host discussion of Scottish government’s plan for sector

'We have Scottish government’s attention and need to ensure we make the most of this rare…

Australia’s Indigenous co-ops fight for self-determination and civil rights

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island co-ops offer services and activism in the legal services, healthcare, the…

Interview: Stephen McDow II, co-operator standing for Democrats in Maryland 6

How can I take everything that I've learned about co-ops and try to embody that and…

Cooperar connects Argentine diplomats with world’s co-ops

The national apex arranged meetings between the country's ambassadors and foreign co-op leaders to mark the…

Study published in Lancet finds health and wellbeing benefits from Preston model

'Our research indicates that an approach focused on community wealth building may be more effective at…

Law change strengthens governance and opens new services for Ukraine credit unions

Sector bodies have been campaigning for an update of credit union legislation since 2016

Social economy high on the agenda for Spanish EU council presidency

Spain suggests a number of measures for greater social and economic justice, including promoting “a social…

Indian PM Narendra Modi salutes co-op movement at its national congress

Modi praised the sector's support for small farmers but urged the 3,000 delegates to stay ahead…