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Catalan co-ops express support for independence referendum

Co-op body the Rocagales Foundation says a new state would strengthen democracy, collective empowerment and social…

Lessons from the Netherlands: Dilemmas of old and new co-ops

Co-op News speaks to Arjen van Nuland, chief executive of the Netherlands Co-operative Council, about the…

Agricultural co-ops warn EU about risks facing farmers

Ministers are meeting to discuss the Common Agricultural policy – and Copa and Cogeca say it…

Preview: Global Conference and General Assembly in Malaysia

As the International Co-operative Alliance prepares to gather in Kuala Lumpur, we look at what to…

Wales Co-operatives Centre responds to Welsh Government’s prosperity strategy

First minister Carwyn Jones said the strategy will focus on six key areas of action –…

Cooperatives Europe responds to Juncker’s State of the Union speech

The address was criticised for failing to mention the social economy and co-operative enterprises

Here are some of the leading lights from the Co-op Party’s first 100 years

Including the blacksmith's son who served in Churchill's war cabinet and the first woman to serve…

Co-op Party has ‘things to safeguard, things to stand for and things to achieve’

The general secretary of the Party looks back over its 100-year life and explains why it…

Employee-owned businesses are more trusted, new survey finds

More than half of those quizzed by YouGov think the UK would be better off if…

Co-operative Party marks its centenary: 2017 conference preview

The centenary conference will explore 'Ideas to Change Britain' – and includes a 100th birthday party

Review: George Jacob Holyoake: Co-operation as ‘This New Order of Life’

Andrew Bibby looks at Stephen Yeo’s exploration of the life and lessons of George Jacob Holyoake,…

European agri co-ops want EU legislation against unfair trading supply chain practices

Sector bodies Copa-Cogeca want a ban on unfair practices backed by enforcement measures and deterrent sanctions