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Call for UN General Assembly to discuss SSE and sustainable development

The idea for a resolution on the issue was put forward during a UN side event…

Romanian Parliament amends government emergency order on the social economy law

Legislators rejected a move to increase the share of profit that can be redistributed to members…

UK’s Ben Reid re-elected to ICA board after recount

The revised results, which stem from complications in the voting after an IT failure, see Mr…

Co-op Party welcomes Labour shift to community-led levelling up

Lisa Nandy announced plans including a community right to buy for threatened assets, doubling the time…

Cooperatives Europe welcomes priorities outlined by EU’s Czech presidency

Stated goals on gig economy workers and renewable energy will address ' the most pressing issues…

Co-op Group launches social mobility impact report

'I want the Co-op to be part of a movement for change and a catalyst for…

Treasury minister and credit union reformer John Glen resigns from government

'I can no longer reconcile my commitment to the role ... with the complete lack of…

Ray Henderson, Co-op Press secretary and movement stalwart, 1946-2022

'Ray was a man of great integrity and was widely respected throughout the many co-operatives of…

ICA General Assembly elects new global board in Seville

Delegates also heard from Coop Ukraine

ICA re-elects Ariel Guarco as president

The vote, at the General Assembly in Seville, saw Mr Guarco finish ahead of Jean-Louis Bancel…

International Labour Conference adopts conclusions on decent work and the SSE

A definition has been proposed for the social and solidarity economy and the document includes a…

Labour/Co-op MP introduces bill to improve co-ops’ access to capital

Sir Mark Hendrick has put forward a private members' bill to amend the law governing the…