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Capital for Cooperatives Act introduced to US House of Representatives

The bill would make it easier for co-ops to access Small Business Administration loans

Obituary: Bill May, activist and veteran London co-operator

Socialist campaigner with a commitment to co-op education

Governmental authorities in historic meeting to discuss promotion of co-ops

National and local government authorities from 23 countries met with officials from the UN and the…

Exploring the co-operative identity through research and legislation

Reports from the ICA Cooperative Research Conference and International Forum on Cooperative Law

MPs respond to blocked LV= deal in debate on co-ops

'It might well be that that members have made a mistake in rejecting the bid, but…

MPs call on Treasury minister to support the co-op economy in Westminster debate

Members from across the political spectrum paid tribute to the work of co-ops and looked at…

MPs to debate role of co-ops in the UK economy

The debate, scheduled for 14 December, was proposed by Conservative MP Steve Baker following lobbying efforts…

Tony Blair’s rush for power left co-ops out in the cold, argues new study

Dr Rita Rhodes reviews a critical history of the rise of New Labour, which points to…

Co-op Group welcomes move to include store workers in crime bill

The Group is among players in the co-op movement campaigning for action amid soaring levels of…

How member nominated directors help steer the Co-op Group

With nominations open for the next round of elections, we speak to one of the current…

Agri co-ops react to EU vote on the Farm to Fork Strategy

Copa-Cogeca argues the strategy lacks the 'clear roadmap' and new tools to implement the changes

US credit unions raise concerns over proposed tax information reporting regime

The move is an attempt to crack down on tax avoidance while generating funds for the…