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Co-op Congress: How community energy can give power to the people

The session included a keynote from Fraser Stewart, head of local energy strategy at Great British…

Co-op Congress: A regional perspective on creative co-ops

Report on a panel discussing the work of the West Midlands Ownership Hub, including three co-ops…

Woodcraft Folk members call for stronger social media protections

... but reject government's age-based ban

Andy Burnham’s Makerfield win paves way for Labour/Co-op leadership contest

'Everyone can feel that the country isn't where it should be. Tonight could be the turning…

Solar co-op Egni secures £1.4m loan from Development Bank of Wales

The money will support the construction and commissioning of new rooftop solar on sites including schools…

Community energy needs support to win public backing for net zero, say MPs

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee warns that the regulatory framework puts community energy at…

UK government announces £61m fund to support community right to buy

Co-operatives UK welcomed the move, saying: 'A legal right is only meaningful if communities have the…

Land deal aims to boost agricultural co-ops in Jordan

The land will be used for a range of initiatives aimed at boosting farm output and…

Treasury minister announces co-op champion at UK Congress

It is hoped the new role will help to raise the profile of the sector and…

Local authority launches study into benefits of credit unions

East Lothian Council is working with partner organisations, including Capital Credit Union, on the research project

Comment: A new era for Wales?

The team from Co-op Wales looks at the implications of the recent Senedd elections, which saw…

Consultation launched on co-op-linked development plan for Middleton

A consultation on the formation of a mayoral development corporation (MDC) for Middleton The proposed MDC for Middleton, which would be…