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Calls for co-operation at the 2024 Labour Conference

Now is a 'once in a generation' opportunity for co-ops, delegates hear

Labour conference explores ways to double the co-op and mutual economy

Starmer's government now has to deliver on its pledge to grow the UK co-op sector

Co-op sector’s dismay as Europe mandate fails to mention social economy

The list of commissioner nominees fails to include a clear mandate for the social economy, a…

Ripple Energy co-op urges government to ease barriers to community energy

'Energy co-operatives democratise energy ownership by enabling people to be part of large-scale projects'

Co-ops respond to Mario Draghi’s report on EU competitiveness

The report explores the challenges faced by industry and businesses operating in the single market

Report sets out measures to grow democratic economy in Scotland

Commissioned by the Scottish government, the report had input from organisations including Co-operatives UK, the EOA…

Andy Burnham recruits credit unions to support Manchester bus pass

'This is a truly co-operative offer ... it will demonstrate the benefits of joining a credit…

US Department of Labour launches Employee Ownership Initiative

The move aims to promote worker-owned businesses, including co-ops

Cecop seeks members’ views European Cooperative Society statute

The consultation is open until 10 September.

Revisiting the co-operative economy in a contemporary Indonesia

Mutianwar Syarahil Mutianwar Efendi, LL.B. writes for Co-op News about the role the co-op sector can…

Co-ops weigh in on European Union leadership changes

Co-ops shared their views on the Hungarian presidency of the European Council and Ursula von der…

Levelling up: Do co-ops need to become more like companies?

Co-op legal expert Laura Moss discusses the future of the sector's legislation as the Law Commission…