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Co-ops and resistance in Rojava
Co-ops in the region offer a vision of an alternative society built on mutual aid, gender…
Central Co-op reports operating profit of £9.2m and continued investment
'We’re investing in our society, our colleagues, our stores and our communities because that’s what co-operatives…
Scotmid Co-op beats consumer blues to grow turnover by £4.5m
The retail society reported a trading profit of £4.3m and continued to invest in its business…
£800,000 boost to Big Solar Co-op rooftop solar programme
It is hoped the cash from social impact investor Resonance will save nearly 40,000 tonnes of…
French shipping co-op orders pioneering sail-powered boxship
Windcoop hopes to deliver a 60% reduction in carbon emissions compared to normal vessels, on a…
Welsh government announces another £1.3m for credit unions
The new funding for the sector brings the total investment to £2.9m and will see Wales'…
Report on UK co-ops urges removal of barriers blocking sector growth
Sector apexes have joined forces to call for reform on access to finance, outdated legal frameworks,…
Co-op solutions to the problems caused by short-term rentals
Airbnb and other platforms have been accused of inflating rents and hollowing out communities – but…
Co-op Retail Conference highlights need for hero stories
Co-operatives UK hosted its annual event after another year that saw the consumer retail sector come…
How are co-ops of the Asia-Pacific accelerating gender equality?
Report on an ICA regional event on work by the sector to advance SDG5, with examples…
Can the credit union movement seize the day?
Report on the annual conference of the Association of British Credit Unions, with insights on community…
