How co-ops can throw a lifeline to isolated people in tough winter weather

Plunkett Foundation’s #thelittlethings campaign highlights the work of community businesses and encourages people to help

Cwmpas urges co-op sector to engage with new-look Sennedd

It is important to introduce an influx of new assembly members to democratic business models, says…

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…

A record-breaking year for UK co-operatives and mutuals

The Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report reveals the sector generated a combined income of £179.2bn and…

Life lessons for a living world in the Forest of Dean

Community benefit society Wylderne has taken ownership of a wilderness education centre and is putting co-op…

Kitty’s Launderette crowdfunder to expand eco washing service

The Liverpool launderette and social space co-op wants funds for an electric van and rooftop solar…

One year in, how well is Labour serving the co-op movement?

Starmer's team have had a rocky ride since the election – but have at least won…

How cross-party groups in Parliament are working to support co-ops

We catch up with MPs Patrick Hurley and Andrew Pakes, who lead the APPGs on the…

What does ‘doubling’ the co-op economy mean – and how do we do it?

Report from the Future Co-ops conference where co-op development workers met to discuss the agenda for…

Greenwich Council draws up its vision for future of co-operation

A co-operative commission appointed by the borough last April has produced 12 recommendations on co-op business…

Devolution plan brings right to buy – and a shake-up for some co-op councils

Co-op Party chair Jim McMahon welcomed 'a significant step forward for the community power agenda'

Co-op sector gives measured welcome to Reeves’ high-spending budget

Responses from the Co-op Party, Co-op Group, Co-operatives UK, Power to Change, Locality and Antony Collins…