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Co-op Congress to include discussions of new worker co-op body

All worker co-op members of Co-operatives UK are invited to attend the session

New federation planned for worker co-ops in the UK

The Worker Co-op Council resolved to form a completely new and independent 'federation of worker co-operatives,…

Community share issues in the UK pass the £200m landmark

'We’re keen to spread the word and reach younger people, minoritised ethnicities and those based in…

Insights from the 2022 Co-operative Retail Conference

'Retailing has always been driven in part by technological change … but look around: there are…

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'