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New year, new co-ops on the rise around the UK

A round-up of sector developments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

European co-ops invest in vertical farming as climate change hits salad crops

The retailer says cultivation in a controlled indoor environment will ensure steady supplies as extreme weather…

Co-operators mobilise to save Birmingham’s community spaces

'Our preference would be to help communities create their own groups with us offering a facilitating…

Obituary: Prof Hans-Hermann Münkner, co-operative law expert and pioneer

Co-operative law and its practitioners would not be where they are today without his contribution, says…

Swoboda conference examines current issues and trends for credit unions

The conference looked at how credit unions can embark on successful digital transformations

Co-op Group appoints new independent non-executive directors

Moni Mannings takes over from Sir Christopher Kelly and Luke Jensen succeeds Stevie Spring

Coop Sweden takes steps to deal with ransomware cyberattack

The attack by the online Cactus gang hit card payments in Värmland county

Research fellowships offered on co-op principles in the digital economy

The year-long fellowship is offered by the Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy, at the New…

End of year Q&A: Andrew Whyte, CEO, Association of Financial Mutuals

'We’ll continue to work together to make the case for the distinctive and vital contribution that…

End of year Q&A: Sam Emerson, policy advisor at Copa and Cogeca

A challenging year for European farmers and their agri co-ops

End of year Q&A: Dirk Vansintjan, European federation of citizen energy co-ops

The president of REScoop says the sector enjoyed growth and resilience despite global economic challenges

End of year Q&A: Louise Gittins, chair, CCIN

The Co-operative Councils Innovation Network has grown to 123 members and 21 supporters in 2023