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Show filtersEuropean Commission fines Crédit Agricole for allegedly taking part in Euribor cartel
The world’s largest co-operative by turnover, Crédit Agricole, has been fined €114.7m by the European Commission for participating…
Government Green Paper proposes having workers on boards on a voluntary basis
The UK government has published a green paper outlining proposals for corporate governance reform – including a suggestion to…
Housing associations and co-ops pledge 350 homes for Syrian families
Scottish housing co-operatives and associations have pledged to allocate 350 homes to Syrian refugees who are…
EU Commission launches Start-up and Scale-up Initiative
The European Commission has revealed its Initiative on Start-up and Scale-up, which places a strong emphasis on…
Indian co-ops take measures in response to government-led demonetisation
A demonetisation policy pursued by the government of India is posing challenges to both dairy and financial…
How the chancellor’s autumn statement will impact co-ops
There was mixed news for co-ops and mutuals when chancellor Philip Hammond announced his first autumn statement on 23…
How co-ops can be fair employers and avoid unfair dismissal claims
Co-operative human resources professionals disagreed with an employment lawyer on whether to fire an employee who…
Local government workers set to form digital co-op
A local government network of digital workers is exploring use of the co-op model to further its…
Theresa May abandons promise to mandate workers on boards
Theresa May has gone back on her Tory leadership campaign pledge to have worker representation on…
Andy Burnham pledges to work with co-ops on grassroots devolution
Co-operatives would play a key role in Andy Burnham’s plans for Greater Manchester, the mayoral candidate…
