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Rallying call from co-op councils to rebuild UK politics

The Co-operative Councils Innovation Network (CCIN) has called on local authorities to take action to reshape…

Co-op Energy commits to community energy development

Co-op Energy has announced a new range of targets for community energy development in the UK.…

What have co-ops been doing on International Women’s Day?

The International Co-operative Alliance has published a statement highlighting how “the world of labour is a…

The end of oil – a co-operative opportunity?

Now in its 10th year, this year’s Future Co-ops conference – ‘Post Carbon Co-ops’ – addressed…

Call for evidence on developing co-operative and community housing

The Housing Commission on Co-operative and Community Led Housing is asking local authorities about their views…

Community pub scoops top CAMRA award after being saved by its villagers

A small village pub saved from closure by its community has won the National Pub of the…

Channel Islands co-op offers shopping trolleys for children with special needs

The Channel Islands Co-operative has ordered trolleys with seats big enough for to carry older children…

African women look to co-ops to create leadership network

The Africa for Africa Women’s Organization will mark the International Women’s Day with a conference focused…

Meet… Amelia Cargo, Co-op communicator and LGBT leader

Amelia Cargo works for the Co-operative Group as communications officer in the New Stores team based…

The Hive supports 100 groups in its first year

The Hive business support programme, led by Co-operatives UK in partnership with the Co-operative Bank, has…

Tamworth Co-op supports local charities through Cash in the Bag scheme

Tamworth Co-operative is using the 5p charge on plastic shopping bags to support local charities. The…

East of England Co-op announces regeneration plan for Ipswich

East of England Co-operative Society has revealed plans to regenerate important parts of Ipswich using its…