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Preston Council launches digital co-op in bid to drive inclusion

The project, using money from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, includes the provision of free wi-fi…

Plunkett announces buddy scheme for co-ops and community retailers

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

Stirchley Co-op Development project under threat

The site was designed for co-op business and residential use but is facing financial shortfalls after…

Community power in the UK: Reviving the social club

Born from mutual traditions, the clubs were essential community hubs - and they can rise again,…

Future Co-ops conference to explore reclaiming power for communities

At the end of February, the UK’s 2026 Future Co-ops Conference will explore ways the co-op…

How immigrants are creating a new world in the shell of the old

Luz Zambrano and Ann Philbin look at how co-operation is helping immigrants contribute to US society…

In memory of Alban D’Amours

The global co-operative movement is remembering Alban D’Amours, the former International Cooperative Alliance director who died…

Stars, co-operators and residents launch Middleton’s co-op regeneration vision

“People need to know this is their project”, said Steve Coogan

Short film commemorates centenary of Singapore’s co-op movement

Ler Jun Sng reports on the centenary anniversary of Singapore’s co-operative movement and the launch of…

Government scheme allocates €96m to social enterprises in Romania

The Support for the Social Economy scheme is financed through the Education and Occupation Programme

‘Hate divides communities, co-operation builds them’

New campaign to drive awareness of co-ops in post-conflict reconstruction

UN marks International Day of Cooperatives

The event included discussions on how co-ops drive inclusive and sustainable solutions for a better world