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Co-ops respond to European consultation on developing the social economy

Sector bodies made a number of requests, including full recognition of their business model in all…

The Canary news website switches to a workers’ co-op structure

The radical site has adopted the sociocracy model of governance and says the change is ‘as…

LV= states its commitment to mutualism at first AGM since failed sell-off bid

'We are going to build a company in the co-operative spirit, standing alongside one another as…

Creative co-op launched in a bid to boost Newcastle’s cultural sector

The city launched Newcastle Creates to find ways to involve the arts in sustainable and inclusive…

Queer co-op venue calls on community to save it from closure

Bonjour in Glasgow has launched a membership scheme amid financial pressures, including rising energy costs

Co-operatives UK joins metro mayors’ taskforce on green energy

Greater Manchester and Liverpool mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotherham want to map their renewable potential…

Credit union survey shows severity of this winter’s cost of living crisis

Almost half of respondents in the Credit Unions of Wales report expect to borrow for essential…

Woccu 2021 statistical report reveals credit union priorities

Digitisation remains the top priority for the sector, while attracting younger members is a challenge for…

Midcounties joint venture with Octopus backs its 200th community energy project

Younity's deal with Dorset Community Energy will support rooftop solar on schools, along with education programmes…

Co-ops attend Congress of European Farmers to discuss CAP and the Ukraine crisis

'Agri co-ops are more important than ever as they help farmers face current challenges, reducing production…

Labour reaffirms commitment to doubling size of co-operative economy

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves and levelling up spokesperson Lisa Nandy made pledges on community ownership at…

Central England shoppers save over 100,000 meals from landfill via Too Good To Go app

The carbon footprint of the food sold through the app equates to 49 flights around the…