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Consultation launched on co-op-linked development plan for Middleton

A consultation on the formation of a mayoral development corporation (MDC) for Middleton The proposed MDC for Middleton, which would be…

Shifting political backdrop for co-ops after local elections and King’s Speech

Local and devolved authorities have changed hands and Keir Starmer's leadership remains under threat

UK Social Enterprise Awards set for November in Manchester

Co-produced by Co-operatives UK and Social Enterprise UK, the event will celebrate organisations using business to…

Funding crisis stops Barefoot co-op training in its tracks

Specialist advisor Suzanne Orchard warns the root problem is a lack of funding to the co-operative…

Fixing social care: Report highlights potential of co-op model in the UK

Commissioned by Co-operatives UK and Cwmpas, the study found co-ops provide 'fairer, better quality, community-rooted care'

Digital innovation: European perspective at the Co-op Retail Conference

How are co-ops in Italy, Denmark, Slovkia and the Czech Republic using tech to drive engagement?

Co-op Retail Conference: Co-operating in challenging times

Debbie Robinson of OurCoop, Ben Stimson of Southern Co-op and Martin Rogers of the Co-op Group…

Grocery sector insights at the Co-op Retail Conference

Graham MacLean from the Institute of Grocery Distribution shared insights into changing shopper habits, economic pressures…

Plunkett announces buddy scheme for co-ops and community retailers

It aims to launch the initiative in time for Co-ops Fortnight

Co-op Retail Conference policy session: energy, cyber and business rates

Policy changes could reduce red tape in planning, rates and sharing solutions

Future Co-ops conference looks at ways to reclaim community power

The results were announced in the early hours of 27 February: the UK’s Green Party had…

Co-op Retail Conference to plot a course through challenging times

Rose Marley from Co-operatives UK talks to Co-op News ahead of next week's flagship event