Economy

For a long time, progressives have rightly been concerned about ownership in the public sector and with who owns our public services. But delivering our vision of a fairer, more equal society means paying attention to who owns the private sector too.

Automation and artificial intelligence are likely to transform the world of work every bit as profoundly as mechanisation shaped the 19th century.

For too long tax avoidance has gone unchecked. It's time to put fair tax at the heart of our fight for a fair society.

Following last week's economy conference in London, policy officer James Scott provides a summary of the day's activity.

In the midst of all the upheaval that will last for years, a surge of constructive energy is being generated across Britain that can crack open new possibilities for change

Inequality is neither inevitable nor irreversible. We co-operators have the power to change course and rewrite the rules.

The Pensions Secretary may be 'excited' by an economy based on insecure employment and low wages - but the co-operative movement shows another future is possible.

The Prime Minister's proposals for employees on company boards is welcome - but if we're serious about tackling inequality, reforms to corporate governance must go much further

The Co-op CEO has written to the Times newspaper making the case for the co-operative alternative

The Co-operative Party has received a clean bill of health in its tax affairs, becoming the first political party in the UK to be awarded the Fair Tax mark for tax transparency.

After a fortnight in which the Party's proposals on employee ownership have hit the headlines, a report released today shows that involving employees can deliver wider economic benefits.

Poll shows 76% of public believe large employers should be required to share profits with staff.