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Scottish government looks to boost co-op sector in its economic transition plan

'Alternative business models such as co-operatives, social enterprises and community-owned businesses can deliver strong outcomes on…

Empowering Co-operation: New strategy and branding for Co-operatives UK

'It made perfect sense that, as we launch an exciting and ambitious new strategy, we need…

UK co-op sector responds to Ukraine war

Various support efforts have been announced, and a number of co-ops have removed Russian vodka from…

Co-ops UK development chief moves to helm of Employee Ownership Association

James de le Vingne makes the switch after five years at the Development Unit, which saw…

UK co-ops support women co-operators in India through pandemic rebuild

They collectively raised £100,000 last year in response to the spread of the Delta variant in…

Employee-owned architects rebrands to fit its collaborative social purpose

Studio Skein in Plymouth is working on a number of projects with the region's growing co-op…

Co-op development agency launched in Islington to promote democratic economy

The local council is working with Outlandish, Co-operatives UK, Hackney Co-operative Developments, Stir to Action, Principle…

Obituary: Alan Middleton, former director at Lincolnshire Co-op and Co-operatives UK

'His contribution to the co-operative movement, as a guardian of good co-operative corporate governance, is undisputed'

Q&A for 2022: Rose Marley, CEO, Co-operatives UK

'As new technology begins to impact and disrupt every area of our lives, it is vital…

Young people don’t know it yet, but co-ops are just what they’re looking for

Research from Co-operatives UK found that youth awareness of the co-op model is low – but it…

A year in co-operation: How we reported on 2021

Timeline for an eventual year for the movement

MPs to debate role of co-ops in the UK economy

The debate, scheduled for 14 December, was proposed by Conservative MP Steve Baker following lobbying efforts…