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Asia-Pacific co-operative ministers commit to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Co-operative Ministers met in Vietnam in April to pledged their support for the Sustainable Development Goals…

Abcul launches credit union charter for Scotland ahead of local elections

The Association of British Credit Unions is pushing the movement’s agenda, with every council seat in…

Our view: Show our general election candidates the co-op way

Despite a short election cycle, this month is the chance to get prospective MPs to commit…

Election 2017: A wishlist from social business leaders

Sector body Co-operatives UK has drawn up a list of policy asks for all political parties,…

Motions for Co-op Group AGM include political funding, modern slavery and executive pay

Resolutions include calls to narrow pay ratios in the company, to continue links with the Co-op…

Election 2017: What can co-operatives expect from the next government?

Most co-operators will be looking at Jeremy Corbyn thanks to Labour’s links to the movement but…

Co-op members asked to vote in the run-up to AGM

The Co-operative Group is inviting members to help shape the business by voting on motions put…

General election announcement ‘an opportunity’ for co-ops

Co-operatives UK, the Wales Co-operative Centre and the Co-operative Party believe the prime minister's proposal for…

Co-op Party launches consultation on Northern Ireland

Labour is reviewing whether to field election candidates in Northern Ireland – which could have serious…

Carrefour sets up agricultural co-op in Romania

French retailer Carrefour has founded an agricultural co-operative in a Romanian village to bring local fresh…

How do we build an alternative economy from the ruins of the financial crisis?

Another Economy is Possible, edited by Manuel Castells (Polity Books, 2017) As the dust began to settle after…

Australian mutuals report progress over bid to change laws on working capital

Progress is being made on efforts to change Australian law to help mutuals raise working capital…