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Co-op Group to stop sourcing from 17 countries including Israel and Iran

The Group says it will cease selling products including Russian vodka, mangoes from Mali, and carrots…

Cwmpas calls on Welsh government to create co-op development hub

'Investing in economic development is essential – and co-operative models are vital to ensuring sustainable and…

European agri co-ops launch petition against single fund CAP

'Agriculture plays a key stabilising role - and we cannot jeopardise its future with budgetary short…

Doubling the size – hit, miss or maybe?

Rose Marley, CEO of Co-operatives UK, on the recent Downing Street Reception for the co-op and…

International Labour Conference closer to new standard on platform work

Delegates highlighted the value of the co-op model in driving decent work and helping to formalise…

Co-op and mutual leaders attend Downing Street reception

Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to growing the sector and launched a call for evidence on co-ops…

Woccu asks G20 to recognise co-ops in final declaration

The apex has written to this year's South African presidency urging support for a favourable regulatory…

Co-op law amended in Jordan

The new rules include an internationally recognised definition of co-ops, measures on women's and youth participation,…

Social economy is crucial to local growth, says Power to Change

The community business organisation has set out ten practical lessons for councils looking for inclusive growth

Meet … Ian Adderley, expert on co-op governance and regulation

'There’s an invisibility of co-operatives when compared to other types of organisation ... so I felt…

Primer for the new economy: A beginner’s guide to the co-op movement

Book review: Co-op governance and regulation expert Ian Adderley offers a valuable introduction to the movement

Japan’s legislators adopt resolution calling for promotion of co-ops

Japan’s legislature the National Diet has adopted a resolution calling for the promotion of co-ops, to…