Midcounties reports first-half loss despite growth sales and operating profit

Trading conditions are likely to remain volatile, warned CEO Phil Ponsonby, but the society continues to…

Labour conference explores ways to double the co-op and mutual economy

Starmer's government now has to deliver on its pledge to grow the UK co-op sector

Housing co-op apex urges Starmer government to reform the sector

Blase Lambert, CEO of the Confederation of Co-operative Housing, has written to housing minister Matthew Pennycook…

UK co-operative and social economy sector responds to election result

Statements of support to deliver Labour's pledge to double co-op economy have been shared

Co-op Futures joins project to boost social economy in Oxford

'We are planning to train and work alongside local social entrepreneurs and community members, so that…

Co-operatives UK co-helms scheme to boost social economy in Greater Manchester

Backed by regional mayor Andy Burnham, the project will launch a new co-op, Our Business, to…

Hunt statement fails to support co-op sector or empower communities, say critics

'Instead of shifting power and resources to local people, successive governments have continued to rely on…

Locality launches election manifesto for ‘commmunity power revolution’

'We need a positive vision for the future and to reconnect our national debate with the…

£6m fund launched to support smaller charities and social enterprises

'This is the first time we are able to offer blended finance across a wider breadth…

Playground for the New Economy 2023 looks for ways to rebuild democracy

Stir to Action brought the event north for talks, workshops, music and networking opportunities, with contributors…

Co-ops join MPs’ calls for more government support for local journalism

Longer-term funding that reaches smaller titles is needed, says the report

Close to the edge: Co-ops turn to crowdfunding through financial crisis

'Groups are fighting on multiple fronts ... Fatigued volunteers, diminished reserves, dealing with the governance ...'