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Applications open for Co-operatives UK’s Youth Advisory Group

Deadline for applications is midnight 18 August

UK’s co-op youth gather for national summit

The event, which heard from community, arts and student housing co-ops, was hosted by Co-operatives UK…

Britain’s co-op sector is lagging behind – so what can it learn from abroad?

As ministers look to double the co-op economy, a Co-op Party report draws lessons from Italy,…

UK Co-op Congress brings world movement to Rochdale birthplace

Rebecca Harvey and Anca Voinea report from the annual sector gathering, which this year formed part…

Water and Post Office failures keep mutualised public services on the agenda

Ministers are still open to handing the ownership to postmasters after the Horizon scandal - and…

Co-operators gather in Greater Manchester

The International Cooperative Alliance and the UK's Co-op Congress celebrate 180 years of co-operation

Doubling the size – hit, miss or maybe?

Rose Marley, CEO of Co-operatives UK, on the recent Downing Street Reception for the co-op and…

My key takeaways from the Cecop general assembly in Krakow

Jenny de Villiers, of Co-operatives UK, reports from the general assembly of the confederation of industrial…

Co-op and mutual leaders attend Downing Street reception

Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to growing the sector and launched a call for evidence on co-ops…

Co-ops and rebalancing society: A story in numbers

The UK is looking to grow its co-op sector - but how should that work? Colin…

Co-operatives: A better way to build, own and live

'Housing developers build units, co-operatives build homes and communities'

Obituary: Dr Rita Rhodes (1934-2025)

A prominent co-operative educationist, author and historian, her career included roles at the Co-operative Union, ICA…