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2017 in review: A year in conferences for the co-op movement

Co-operators came together at various events throughout the year, but what happened? Here’s a summary of…

Awards success for the UK’s co-ops in 2017

Co-ops are recognised for their community contributions. Here’s a selections of some big wins scored by…

Putting the movement on the map: Recognition for co-ops in 2017

Many prominent organisations and people external to the co-operative movement highlighted its value last year

Solidarity in 2017: How did the movement work together last year?

Co-ops were active in the UK and around the world helping those affected by loneliness and…

How the co-op movement made steps towards equality in 2017

Equality was one of the buzzwords of the year – and here's how co-ops are (or…

2017 in review: The co-op movement and sustainability

Here is a recap on how the sector has been delivering various sustainability projects last year…

A co-op year in review: The stories you read most in 2017

The ten most visited articles on the Co-op News website from 2017 ...

2017 in review: Remembering some of the great co-operators we have lost

The movement said a sad farewell to important figures such as Barbara Dure, Trevor Bottomley and…

2017 in review: Top stories from the co-op movement

A look back on the highlights from the past year in Co-op News

Co-operative Schools Network supports school bus for refugees in Calais

'It's a movement of volunteers and organisations who provide services that recognise that these are human…

Eight-year-old artist behind Southern Co-op’s Christmas card wins hamper

The society ran a competition for the corporate card, which goes out to colleagues and partners,…

Co-op Energy wins top award for rescue of GB Energy customers

The supplier, part of the Midcounties Co-op, won the Customer Care Award at the Utility Week…