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Social enterprises put £60bn into UK economy, says report

The study, from the Co-op Group, Nationwide and Social Enterprise UK, is being used to lobby…

First Co-op MP’s portrait to hang in Parliament thanks to Central England Co-op

'This painting is a wonderful reminder of Alfred’s legacy as a co-operator and also a fantastic…

Woccu wants reduced capital requirements for credit unions around the world

The organisation wants to reduce Basel III’s capital requirements for issuers, clearers and users of interest-rate…

Co-ops react to State of the Union speech by Jean-Claude Juncker

Cooperatives Europe said it agreed with president Juncker on the need for “a strong and united…

Anthony Collins Solicitors to provide legal advice to Co-operatives UK members

The Birmingham-based legal firm has also announced plans for a second office in Manchester

Scottish government pledges to boost credit unions and social enterprises

The government says it will continue to work with the sector to protect communities from 'predatory…

Workers and producers in dispute over pay in Uruguayan co-op

Dairy producer Conaprole is under pressure due to falling demand in its Venezuelan market

Where do co-ops fit within the FairShares model of enterprise?

Rory Ridley-Duff argued for a multi-stakeholder mindset at the UKSCS conference in Sheffield

Worker ownership on the agenda as McDonnell welcomes thinktank report

The shadow chancellor said he would give power to employees through 'ownership funds', following last week's…

Puerto Rico passes law to allow communities to set up electric co-ops

It is hoped the measures will help the island recover from its financial crisis and the…

Q&A: Defining co-op values in the current environment

We speak to Dolly Goh from SNCF, Murray Fulton from the Centre for the Study of…

The Co-op Compass: How to review outcomes and performance

Gill Gardner, secretary of the Co-op Group’s National Members Council, discusses a methodology created to fit…