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Worker ownership on the agenda as McDonnell welcomes thinktank report

The shadow chancellor said he would give power to employees through 'ownership funds', following last week's…

Puerto Rico passes law to allow communities to set up electric co-ops

It is hoped the measures will help the island recover from its financial crisis and the…

Q&A: Defining co-op values in the current environment

We speak to Dolly Goh from SNCF, Murray Fulton from the Centre for the Study of…

The Co-op Compass: How to review outcomes and performance

Gill Gardner, secretary of the Co-op Group’s National Members Council, discusses a methodology created to fit…

Co-op Group roadshow takes the message to local communities

'My call out to co-operators is come along if you can, but also bring a friend…

DCOOP Group acquires 20% stake in US olive producer Bell-Carter

DCOOP includes 180 co-ops with 75.000 families which produce 100,000 tons a year

Argentine local councils commit to using co-op models

'This will lead to further economic and political integration, boosting local development and the growth of…

New Internationalist relaunches print magazine

'With more space and a sharper design, we can go further in-depth and appeal to new…

Green paper on social housing recommends more power to tenants – but is it enough?

'We are worried that the green paper is questioning whether tenant management is a valid form…

USA passes new law to aid business transition to worker-ownership

The co-op sector has welcomed the new Main Street Employee Ownership Act

Co-operative sector responds to government’s Civil Society Strategy

Reaction from Co-operatives UK, the Confederation of Co-operative Housing, Abcul and Social Enterprise UK

Supporters Direct to merge with the Football Supporters Federation

Members also voted for a full review of the advantages of mutual status and other forms…