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Meet… Alex Sobel, Labour/Co-op MP for Leeds North West

What does a day in the life of a Labour/Co-op MP look like?

Do co-ops have a future in Croatia?

The movement represents just 5% of the country’s GDP despite a growing interest in the model…

Cool reception for government proposals on pay ratios and worker representation

Critics say the plans have been watered down from Theresa May’s pledge of a mandatory boardroom…

Relaxation of audit rules could save UK co-ops up to £10,000 a year

The government is consulting on proposals to increase the threshold at which co-ops have to produce…

Plans to scale back credit union regulations in the USA

The National Credit Union Administration has asked the sector to comment on a package of proposed…

Co-op Bank reports interim loss of £135m

Bank announces losses and confirms restructuring deal will complete next month

Co-operatives UK reports small profit and new members

Secretary general Ed Mayo said the focus had been to run a tight ship and use…

How lawful is the ‘Co-operative’ Bank’s name now?

Ian Snaith of DWF LLP on how the Co-op Bank's recapitalisation plans affect its continued use…

Tom Greatrex elected chair of football body Supporters Direct

The former Labour/Co-op MP’s previous involvement in the fan-ownership movement saw him co-found the Fulham Supporters…

New website created to raise awareness of employee ownership as a business option

TransfertoCoops.eu offers guidance for company owners and employees in a bid to boost the model across…

Taylor delivers report on future of modern work – with no direct mention of co-ops

But the report does recommend 'WorkerTech' solutions where self-employed workers can organise to pool risks and…

Co-op model as a vehicle of transformation in local government

The Co-op Party has set out six steps to building community wealth, based on the Cleveland…