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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…

UK writers’ co-op Gritstone to celebrate 10th anniversary

The publisher, based in the north of England, is marking the anniversary by releasing a number…

Community energy sector urges UK government to ‘unlock local power’

Signatories are being sought by Community Energy England for an open letter calling on ministers to…

Lincolnshire Co-op Christmas donation drive supported 72 charities

Customers supported toy banks, hygiene banks and food banks through the annual appeal

Call for a ‘Co-operative Scotland’ as Holyrood election race hots up

Co-operatives UK has launched a shared policy platform calling on Scotland’s political parties to commit to…

Labour policies threaten rural co-ops, warns Plunkett UK

Responding to a call for evidence from rural MPs, the charity makes a set of recommendations…

Credit union launches tree-planting initiative as part of sustainability plans

First Rate Credit Union is working with Just One Tree on the scheme which it says…

MP tables bill to require big banks to work to credit unions and CDFis

Labour/Co-op MP Gareth Thomas's bill is aimed at increasing lending to small businesses and co-operatives and…

Putting co-operation at the heart of education in Wales

Opinion piece by David Smith of Co-operatives Wales

Molly Scott Cato: Green Party is a good match for co-op movement

James Hawksworth talks to the co-operator and former MEP about the shifting UK political landscape

Sector report on UK community energy highlights role of co-ops

Nick Milton takes a look at the annual report from Community Energy England