Co-operatives UK at the party conferences

With such interest in the co-operative model as an alternative way of doing business and delivering public services, Co-operatives UK will be having a presence at the three big party conferences.

Continued progress for The Co-operative Group

Our largest member has posted its interim results showing more strong performance. Group Chief Executive Peter Marks said:

"Over the last three years The Co-operative Group has been transformed, underlining the strength of our ownership model which allows us to invest in the long-term interests of our members."

First wave of Pathfinder mutuals announced

The first wave of Pathfinder mutuals, to be run by entrepreneurial public sector staff, has been announced.

"Today’s announcement of 12 pathfinder public service mutuals is a welcome step, giving shape to the government’s commitment to co-operative and mutual delivery of public services," said Co-operatives UK.

Call for BBC to be a co-operative press statement

Co-operatives UK has issued a press statement supporting the idea of a co-operative BBC.

"If the BBC were answerable to members and license payers in a democratic way, its independence would be strong," said Secretary General Ed Mayo.