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Future Co-ops conference to explore reclaiming power for communities

At the end of February, the UK’s 2026 Future Co-ops Conference will explore ways the co-op…

Co-op Group defends itself against allegations of ‘toxic’ executive culture

A letter to board members seen by the BBC says senior team members are afraid to…

New retail society OurCoop pledges 300 new apprentice placements

The society promises 'routes into work, progression for existing colleagues and leadership development'

‘No home’ for housing co-ops in Scottish government, FOI reveals

Jasmine Owens investigates the policy environment for housing co-ops under the Scottish government - and finds…

Worker co-ops rising in the USA

Worker co-ops and democratic workplaces have grown 34% since 2020 while more than doubling their workforce

Government must do more to save community pubs, warns Plunkett UK

Plunkett UK has expressed disappointment at the government’s announcement of a 15% discount on pubs’ business…

Is a co-op model emerging in platform logistics? Evidence from Spain

R. Trebor Scholz, founding director of the Platform Cooperativism Consortium, reports on a success story from…

Co-op Group funds £2m scheme to offer green industry skills to youth

The fund will 'support initiatives helping young people build the skills, confidence and networks needed to…

OurCoop launches after merger of UK consumer societies

The million-member retailer brings together Central Co-op, Midcounties and Chelmsford Star

Bournemouth to host Carnival of Alternative Politics

The event is inspired by and in memory of co-operator David Boyle, the former New Economics…

Workers.coop launches its first business support programme

'Own the Future will recruit five groups for a one-year accelerator programme of training, mentoring, specialist advice and…

Census for UK worker co-ops as sector looks to drive growth

The study is designed to build a case for the sector as policymakers look for ways…