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New Zealand’s leadership change – and what it means for co-ops

'What we need is a brave government and leadership to come in and be prepared to…

Cecop welcomes EU progress towards the regulation of platform work

The rules, which aim to combat false self-employment, will help efforts to build a level playing…

Regulation inspiration: Ian Adderley of the FCA on the rules for the co-op sector

'Compliance and correct governance may seem daunting but it can have a real impact on people's…

Social economy actors assess SEAP implementation at anniversary event

The sector, which includes co-operatives, is estimated to include 2.8 million social economy entities across the…

ICA Survey on the Cooperative Identity: Key findings and next steps for the movement

The ICA Advisory Board on the Cooperative Identity will continue to examine the findings of the…

EU plans to tackle waste packaging meets mixed response from the co-op sector

Co-op retailers welcomed the move but agri co-op apex Copa Cogeca was more critical, viewing some…

Co-ops respond to EU’s plans to boost its social economy

Spcial Economy Europe, Euricse and Cooperatives Europe are among the organisations which helped develop the pathway

USDA awards NCBA-Clusa $23.3m for five-year Peru project

The scheme is run through the US government's Food for Progress Program, aimed at strengthening national…

Co-op Legal Services partners with Co-op Bank to offer its customers specialist support

The Co-op Group subsidiary will offer services including probate, estate planning and wills

Co-op Party report makes a series of recommendations for the future of education

'Already we are seeing the emergence of a new way of doing things ... this contribution…

Cwmpas CEO Derek Walker is leaving to take up Welsh youth development role

Walker, who oversaw the organisation's rebrand from the Wales Co-operative Centre, has been appointed future generations…

Woccu welcomes G20 leaders’ position on financial inclusion

Woccu says credit unions can play a critical role in reducing inequalities around the world