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Good governance is the key to running a successful co-op, regardless of size, legal form or business sector. But why is governance so important? And what support is available to help your co-op…

Playing a crucial role at Co-operatives UK since 2007, Zena King moved into our Advice Team in 2022. Drawing upon her wealth of experience as Society Secretary, Zena brings additional experience to…

Anthony Collins Solicitors highlight a potential risk for co-operatives in managing money in the form of deposits – what to be mindful of and the potential legal implications.

An update from Emma Bagshaw, Consultant Senior Solicitor at Seabury Legal Ltd, on further changes to the process employers must take to ensure their employees have the right to work in the UK.

On 1 April 2022 the government's Covid-19 guidance was updated. But what does this mean for employers? Our expert HR advice team have analysed the new guidance and share their thoughts. 

Anthony Collins Solicitors outline what blockchain is, and how and why co-operatives might start to incorporate blockchain into their governance and operations.

Read this update from Emma Bagshaw, Consultant Senior Solicitor at Seabury Legal Ltd, about further changes to the process for employers to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK.

Our Head of HR Services, Tim Knowles, takes a look at the pay outlook for the coming months and considers the likely increase to the National Living Wage from April 2022.

Gary Morrison, Senior Lawyer at Co-operatives UK, outlines some key learnings for the HR sector with this case law update.

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS or furlough scheme) has been in place in the UK since March 2020.

The official ‘work from home if you can’ order ended on 19 July, albeit that government guidance states that it ‘expects and recommends a gradual return over the summer’.

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, there has been an increasing awareness of long covid, the phenomenon where some individuals who contract Covid-19 go on to experience debilitating symptoms for…

This blog uses a recent case study to highlight to the importance of effective project management when it comes to digital transformation projects, especially when they do not go as planned.

This blog looks at the rise in interest of Sociocracy being used within co-operatives in the UK.

Whilst the initial post-Brexit period focused on the import and export of goods, questions are turning to the transfer of data and the impact of Brexit on information governance.