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21 May '13

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Global NewsPat's plates a hit at Congress

When The Hay Makers co-operative was asked to produce the commemorative plates awarded at this year’s Co-operative Excellence awards at Congress, they were more than happy ...

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PakistanDonated computers come back to UK for safe recycling

Computers gifted to developing countries by Co-operative Financial Services are being returned to the UK for safe recycling.


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Global NewsCo-operators urged to stand up for Owen's legacy and values

More than 100 people attended the UK Society for Co-operative Studies’ international conference at New Lanark to commemorate the life of Robert Owen. 


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Global NewsParty activists seek left turn at conference

The Co-operative Party will be out of step with the Labour Government on a number of policy issues if a series of motions tabled in advance of next month’s Party conference at Westminster Central Hall are passed by delegates, writes Dave Bowman.


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IndiaFairtrade wedding bunting on offer

ETHICAL company Bishopston Trading is offering Fairtrade certified organic cotton bunting which will be ideal for summer weddings. 


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Global NewsStreet children find hope through art

A co-operative art gallery displaying pictures created by street children around the world has opened, writes Kevin McGrother.


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TurkeyFestive food sales boost movement

CO-OP stores up and down the country appear to be in line for a bumper festive season after two of the UK’s biggest societies reported record food sales in the run-up to Christmas.

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ChinaGroup to produce pharmacy drugs

THE Co-operative Group has agreed a multi-million deal with a leading Chinese pharmaceutical company to supply generic prescription drugs to over 600 Co-operative pharmacy outlets.

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TajikistanUnited's Tanzania links

TEACHERS from schools in the North West of England have returned to the UK after a visit to schools in Tanzania. The trip - organised by United Co-operatives - was part of an ...

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Global NewsFairtrade ice cream launched

BEN & Jerry's has launched the world's first Fairtrade ice cream. As well as sugar, the ice cream contains Fairtrade certified vanilla sourced from four co-operatives of smallholders in India. Luis Ruiz Diaz, a sugar farmer from the Manduvir? co-operative in Paraguay, said: "With Fairtrade, the farmers have more motivation for the future, and they are caring for their land. "They can now improve the standard of living for their families and the community, and ensure more ...

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