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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…

The gig economy – an opportunity for co-ops and trade unions to work together?

Co-op Congress heard from John Park from Community Union and Sarah de Heusch of co-op gig…

How can the growth of employee ownership be supported?

A national inquiry is being carried out to assess the size and impact of the sector,…

Actor Michael Sheen on co-ops and building a fairer economy

The award-winning stage and screen star has branched out into social activism and attended Co-operative Congress,…

Co-operative Congress: Reimagining the economy

A panel looked at ways to reshape the economy to avert the crises facing the UK…