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Future Co-ops conference looks at ways to reclaim community power

The results were announced in the early hours of 27 February: the UK’s Green Party had…

UKSCS conference to look at co-ops and societal challenges

The UK Society for Co-operative Studies (UKSCS) holds its annual conference in Birmingham on 8-9 May,…

Canadian co-op leaders call for greater advocacy, finance and collaboration

2025 Top Co-op Issues Survey Report has identified key challenges for the Canadian co-operative economy

Life after USAID: Negotiating tactics and a funding coup for co-ops

Paul Hazen from the US Overseas Cooperative Development Council talks to Co-op News about what happens…

Housing co-op leaders call for sector renewal ahead of Scottish elections

The Confederation of Co-operative Housing launched its CCH Manifesto – Leading a Co-operative Housing Renewal in Scotland…

Mutual reforms would strengthen BBC, says Co-operatives UK

'The UK should draw on the best traditions of co-operative and mutual governance to secure the…

Why the world needs co-op law: ICA webinar launches research project

The International Cooperative Alliance heard from its sectoral offices as it embarks on phase 2 of…

Irish co-ops apex expects ‘managed transition’ for dairy sector

A meeting of the Icos Dairy Committee included presentations from agriculture minister Martin Heydon and experts…

Social Economy Europe sets out wishlist for 2028-2034 EU budget

Social Economy Europe (SEE) has called on the EU to draw up provisions to strengthen social…

PRA finalises amendments on credit union service organisations

The regulator hopes the changes will support growth and innovation, while improving access to high-quality shared…

Open letter urges UK ministers to unlock potential of community energy

The letter is signed by 250 organisations working across climate, poverty reduction, community development and local…

US agri co-ops apex responds to Trump tariffs and farm legislation

Duane Simpson, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, has published two statements