Co-operatives UK

All Co-operatives UK news articles

Show filters

He’s the UK’s first Labour/Co-op PM – but what should Andy Burnham do for the sector?

We hear from leader across the co-op and mutuals sector to find out what they would…

Co-operatives shine in UK Social Enterprise Awards 2026 shortlist

This year there is a new category, Co-op of the Year, with six nominees

New UK fund announced to grow community ownership

Co‑operatives UK unveils new investment fund for community shares – and marks 10 years of the…

New pathways to UK co-op youth engagement

Our report on the National Youth Summit, held during the UK's Co-op Congress

Andy Burnham becomes UK’s first Labour and Co-operative prime minister 

He promised a 10-year plan for the country later this year to transform the politics and…

Dual membership offer for Co-ops UK and Community Energy England

The move is aimed at offering access to specialist advice, sector insight, policy influence and peer…

Co-op Congress: Roadmaps for a high street revival

Insights from the Dewsbury Arcade, Stirchley Co-operative Development, Sister Midnight and Co-op Futures

Co-op Congress: How can we fix social care?

A breakout session looked at a study carried out by Co-operatives UK and Cwmpas, and heard…

Co-op Congress: Creativity, ownership and a sense of place

Report on the opening session of the UK's national co-op sector conference

UK Co-op Fortnight opens with poetic plea to change the world

Co-operatives UK has shared information on how to share stories, access graphics and other resources, and…

UK government announces £61m fund to support community right to buy

Co-operatives UK welcomed the move, saying: 'A legal right is only meaningful if communities have the…

UKSCS conference grapples with question of co-operative growth

The conference included contributions from Cooperatives Europe, Co-operatives UK and Co-operative Alternatives