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UK retail co-ops face up to the rising cyber-crime threat

Co-op News catches up with Longwall Security, which works with a number of retail co-ops, about…

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…

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-ops rally for workers this May Day

We hear from the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Europe's Cecop and the UK's workers.coop

Mapping the cultural heritage of co-ops: What should be on the list?

Work continues to celebrate places and traditions that embody the legacy, idea and practice of co-operation

Co-op lender closes in on target to boost revolving fund

Over £25,000 has already been raised as Icof Community Capital (ICC) aims to reach a £600,000…

Singapore pledges $30m to rejuvenate its co-operative movement

Sng Ler Jun on how a new sector roadmap will prepare the country's century-old movement for…

Co-operatives and the global energy crisis

With climate change getting ever worse and the Iran war threatening energy supplies, Shaz Rahman looks…

Where does the working class fit into the modern UK co-op movement?

A Revolting Class (Arc) supports co-ops and other social change groups looking to better understand class…

Co-op Retail Conference to plot a course through challenging times

Rose Marley from Co-operatives UK talks to Co-op News ahead of next week's flagship event

Community power in the UK: Reviving the social club

Born from mutual traditions, the clubs were essential community hubs - and they can rise again,…

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…