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Pakistan’s co-ops plan to boost livelihoods and rights for waste pickers

Government representatives, labour organisations, technical experts, and international partners discussed the scheme in Lahore

Canadian spring budget brings a ‘win’ for worker co-ops, says CMC

'CMC will continue working with the government to make co-operatives easier to finance, easier to procure from and easier…

Cooperative Councils Innovation Network calls for greater local collaboration

'Local elections showed a clear political divide in our communities. Co-operation must be at the core…

Shifting political backdrop for co-ops after local elections and King’s Speech

Local and devolved authorities have changed hands and Keir Starmer's leadership remains under threat

Australia’s BCCM welcomes budget measures on growth and affordability

The apex also welcomed reforms to help co-ops and other businesses experiencing dual or multiple regulatory…

Canadian co-ops urge government to back mutual model in budget roadmap

Apex CMC says the model can 'strengthen economic sovereignty, boost productivity, and anchor wealth within our…

How do you give away power? The tricky question for Pride in Place

The £5bn government programme aims to revive 'left-behind' areas through grass-roots initiatives – but are communities genuinely…

US electric co-ops push for faster permitting and grid expansion

Sector leaders met with policymakers to streamline regulations and grid investments, as rising demand for power…

Farm co-ops can boost UK’s food security, says report

The paper, issued by the Co-op Party with support from the Co-op Group, says the issue…

Community energy experts gather in Latvia to grow the movement

Delegates from more than 30 countries will share insights and explore emerging challenges and opportunities

Defending the social and solidarity economy in an uncertain world

Changes at the UN and ILO could reduce the visibility and institutional support for the sector

Co-op Group welcomes passage of retail staff protections into law 

'Shopworkers have had to tolerate unacceptable levels of theft, abuse and violence for far too long'