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Brexit rages on – but how did the UK co-op movement feel about joining in 1973?

The UK’s relationship with the Common Market was no less controversial when the country joined

First meeting of Andy Burnham’s commission for a co-operative Manchester

Commissioners want to 'spread opportunities brought by growth to people across the region'

Four Co-op Party MPs quit the Labour Party as part of breakaway group

Mike Gapes, Luciana Berger, Gavin Shuker and Chris Leslie join four Labour MPs and three Tories…

REScoop booklet explains new EU renewable energy legislation

'Citizens and energy communities across the EU now have a number of guarantees that ensure they…

Co-operating for closer communities

The Co-op Group is looking for inspiring people across the UK to mentor its member pioneers.

UK co-ops come together in show of solidarity for Northern Syria

‘Rojava is now under threat of a full-scale attack and invasion from Turkey’

MPs call for reform of Credit Unions Act and capital requirements

Tory MP Bim Afolami made the plea in a recent debate on ways to develop the…

No confidence motions against Labour/Co-op MP Luciana Berger withdrawn

Responding to the allegations of political bullying, the local party said it had “no control” over…

Swansea Council adopts co-operative housing policy

The new policy allows groups of people to set up their own co-operatives

Co-ops for decent work is the theme for this year’s International Day

The theme feeds into the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly goal 8 - Securing decent work…

Co-ops and credit unions respond to Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech

NCBA CLUSA and NAFCU encouraged members to champion legislation and policy that supports co-operatives and credit…

Scottish government announces £85,000 in funding for junior credit union savers

There are now 58,000 junior savers in Scotland