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How do co-op retailers rate on the gender pay gap?

Retail societies have reported their figures in line with new government regulations

Local election results: Record number of Labour/Co-op councillors elected

The Party notched up 396 successes, with more than 250 newly elected representatives

Shared ownership needs shared governance: Q&A with Trebor Scholz

We speak to the scholar-activist about governance issues surrounding platform co-ops

Could better governance have saved co-operatives in the past?

'Co-operatives, owned by their members rather than by shareholders, have a relatively good track record in…

Meet… Nick Crofts, president of the Co-op Group Members’ Council

'The values we have and the trust and admiration we still have from millions of members…

MPs criticise government’s strategy for tackling modern slavery

'Victims of modern slavery can face unimaginable horrors but the government’s good intentions have yet to…

How is sustainable development perceived in worker co-ops?

Janette Hurst presented the findings of interviews from the movement with the Co-operative Education Conference

Andy Burnham tells co-op movement: ‘Bring me ideas’ for a devolved Manchester

The Manchester mayor called for innovative solutions on housing, schools and social care at the Co-operative…

Treasury boosts funding to promote credit unions as an alternative to loan sharks

The money will also be used to investigate and prosecute illegal lenders

Co-operative councils share best practices of working with local communities

A series of case studies sets out projects including housing, youth employment and mental health

What next for co-ops in Cuba with Miguel Díaz-Canel as president?

The new president has indicated he will continue his predecessor's reforms

Co-ops are key to a more social Europe, says CECOP-CICOPA Europe

A discussion of the European Pillar of Social Rights called for more supportive regulation for the…