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Co-op Funeralcare says government needs to do more to help the bereaved

'Families will still face a difficult process in applying for support, and this can be overwhelming…

Phone Co-op’s former chair raises questions over long-term growth strategy

'If we are talking about losses of a million we are eating our resources'

Government announces £1.7m support for public service mutuals

'This funding will deliver training, support programmes and mentoring to expand the high quality services mutuals…

Co-op Legal Services launches online divorce service

'Once a couple has made up their mind up their mind to get a divorce, we…

Co-op Party welcomes London Assembly report calling for banking diversity

Mayor Sadiq Khan is urged to adopt credit unions as a key player in mission-oriented banking

European Association of Cooperative Banks raises concerns over potential regulatory changes

The EACB warned there could be “serious distortions of competition” and curbs on the ability of…

India’s co-ops discuss the ‘sweet revolution’ as they celebrate anniversary

The movement was marking the foundation day of Sahakar Bharati, an organisation set up to boost…

New regulations will threaten community bus services, warn MPs

'This report is a welcome endorsement of our belief that buses should be run for people,…

Here are the co-ops that hit important milestones in 2017

Congratulations to all co-operatives that reached an anniversary last year. Here are a selection of some…

2017 in review: A year in conferences for the co-op movement

Co-operators came together at various events throughout the year, but what happened? Here’s a summary of…

Putting the movement on the map: Recognition for co-ops in 2017

Many prominent organisations and people external to the co-operative movement highlighted its value last year

Report makes the case for public ownership of Scotland’s railways

'Giving workers and passengers a direct stake in the success or failure of Scotrail may in…