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23 May '12

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Global NewsFairtrade fortnight – Scottish events

On Monday 27 February, The Scottish Fair Trade Forum is launching its programme of events for Fairtrade fortnight with a night of films and a talk by a special guest at the ...

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Global NewsStart Guy Fawkes day with a sparkle(r!)

Morag 5th November is a date I’m looking forward to – not because of fireworks but because it is the next Enterprising Practitioners Network meeting to be held in the ...

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Global NewsCETS Competition Winners!

 Author: Morag This week I am not “ranting” but “raving”! (well, ok, maybe a wee rant towards the end!)

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Global NewsCampaign fights food poverty in the UK

A campaign to help relieve food poverty and reduce food waste across the UK has been launched by the Co-operative Group with charity FareShare.

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Global NewsThe Education Market in Our Big Society

 Author:Hugh I have just spotted an article in the Big Issue highlighting the new MSc in Social Enterprise offered by Glasgow Caledonian.  Delighted to see one of our higher ...

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United KingdomScottish roll-out for Enterprise Hub

Dozens of member-owned enterprises in Scotland are set to benefit after the Co-operative Group’s Enterprise Hub was launched north of the border.

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Global NewsScotmid set to buy chain

Scotmid is set to bolster its store portfolio with the acquisition of 51 convenience stores.

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Global NewsDon't be conned by coalition, says MP

Labour/Co-op MP and MSP Cathy Jamieson has urged co-operators to treat overtures by coalition politicians towards the Movement with scepticism.

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United KingdomRhona's Pioneering role in Scottish politics

Rhona Brankin’s family ties are firmly aligned with the Co-operative Movement right back to the Rochdale Pioneers — and that’s one of the reasons why she will ...

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Global NewsMSPs salute Co-op business model

The benefits of the co-operative business model were emphasised by two leading MSPs at a reception in the Scottish Parliament to mark Co-operatives Fortnight.

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