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Show filtersScotmid in-store butchery used to highlight success of local sourcing project
'The Butchery Broxburn is a great example of what can be achieved when industries work together…
Wales Co-op Centre hails the creation of 200 social enterprises in two years
The centre says the success of its business support programme shows that 'social business is fast…
Snapshots from the 1980s and the idealism of its worker co-ops
A new collection of fascinating images from a golden era for the movement
LV= members vote to block sale to Bain Capital
'This is an incredible win for the mutual movement, and shows what members can do when…
MPs to debate role of co-ops in the UK economy
The debate, scheduled for 14 December, was proposed by Conservative MP Steve Baker following lobbying efforts…
GlenWyvis whisky co-op launches its first Scotch
The first run of the three-year-old GlenWyvis Highland Single Malt includes 3,600 bottles for distillery shareholders
Wales Co-operative Centre announces new consultancy team
The three new roles will 'strengthen the strategic direction of the organisation’s commercial operations'
Social Enterprise Awards shine a light on a £60bn sector
Winners include Glasgow organic food network Locavore which works to tackle food waste and boost healthy…
Row over LV= prompts MPs and peers to call for law change on mutuals
The letter calls for the removal of “incentives for unnecessary demutualisations” and a level playing field…
Sunshine Co-operative opens organic food shop in Sunderland
The opening of Sunshine Co-operative’s grocery store is one step in an ongoing journey of community…

