Submitted by Isabel on 23 April, 2012 - 09:38
At the start of Co-operatives Week in Brussels, Rodrigo Gouveia, Secretary General of Euro Coop, explains to Co-operatives UK why co-operatives are resilient during times of crisis and how they can help rebuild the European economy.
Submitted by Isabel on 5 March, 2012 - 16:52
Fairtrade co-operatives contribute to a more sustainable economic system, giving small producers the opportunity to compete in international markets while improving their quality of life. By producing and selling Fairtrade products, co-operatives help to build a better world.
Submitted by Isabel on 7 February, 2012 - 10:29
Ahead of speaking at Co-operatives UK’s annual retail conference at the end of February, Rodrigo Gouveia, Secretary General of Euro Coop, the European trade body for consumer owned co-operatives, provides a guest blog on strategies for growing consumer owned co-operatives in difficult economic times.
Submitted by Isabel on 23 January, 2012 - 16:31
There are only 30 days to go before the start of an event that brings together all involved in the consumer co-operative sector. Book your place or attend as an exhibitor and share your knowledge, learning and ideas to co-operatively innovate in this sector.
Submitted by Isabel on 9 December, 2011 - 12:43
Attendees at the National Retail Consumer Conference (NRCC) in February 2012 are being given the opportunity to hear about consumer co-operation in Europe.
On the Sunday, the "Consumer Retailing in Europe" panel will let attendees put their questions to four of the key players in the European movement.
Submitted by Isabel on 15 July, 2011 - 16:24
After two years of hard work, Community Shares project can assess its main achievements and spread its learnings to continue promoting community investment in the UK.
Submitted by Isabel on 10 June, 2011 - 12:20
In two weeks, Birmingham will hold the annual event for co-operatives in the UK. Co-operative Congress 2011 attempts to bring together everybody involved in the co-operative movement. However, it is also an opportunity to get a wider support. It gathers people not directly linked to the sector but who rely on this alternative way of doing business to promote a fairer economy.
Submitted by Isabel on 25 May, 2011 - 12:34
“Can media be co-operative?” This is the question a group of journalists and experts from different fields –like economy and law– attempted to answer this weekend (21 May) in an event organised by Goldsmith College, the National Union of Journalists and Co-operatives UK. And their answer has been a firm: “Yes, they can”.
Submitted by Isabel on 24 May, 2011 - 17:51
The Co-operative Congress 2011 is an ideal opportunity for participants to share, learn, network and exchange ideas. It is also a time to reflect and examine the co-operative movement, its advantages and the challenges it faces to carry on growing and improving. With this in mind, there will be an in-depth and interactive session on Saturday afternoon which not only steps back and reflects on ten years after the Co-operative Commission, which took an independent look at the sector, but looks forward and towards the next ten years of co-operation. But how and why did it all start?
Submitted by Isabel on 18 May, 2011 - 09:53
The top earners’ slice of national income is currently 5%. However, it could rise to 14 per cent by 2030 according to the High Pay Commission. By this, it warns, the gap between the highest and lowest earners in the UK would reach the levels of the early 20th century. Its latest report calls for more effective measures to control and limit high pay as a way to build a fairer society.
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