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Co-op encourages Black Friday #OptOutside

US speciality outdoor retailer REI is shutting shop on Black Friday – and instead is inviting the…

Local government workers set to form digital co-op

A local government network of digital workers is exploring use of the co-op model to further its…

Theresa May abandons promise to mandate workers on boards

Theresa May has gone back on her Tory leadership campaign pledge to have worker representation on…

Andy Burnham pledges to work with co-ops on grassroots devolution

Co-operatives would play a key role in Andy Burnham’s plans for Greater Manchester, the mayoral candidate…

Can co-op values play a bigger role in meeting the challenges faced by local authorities?

Co-operatives have a key role to play in building a new local economy – for instance…

Scotland’s first worker-owned foundry focuses on growth

Scotland’s only employee-owned foundry, which was taken over by its workers last year, has reported a difficult 12…

What is a platform co-op?

Just like traditional co-ops, platform co-ops are organisations that are owned and managed by their members. While…

Co-op Group opens applications for Member Nominated Directors

The Co-operative Group is looking for candidates with boardroom experience to join its board as member nominated…

Northern Ireland co-ops engage with Assembly Members

Over 30 organisations from across Northern Ireland met Assembly members at a Stormont event to promote the co-operative…

Top five things to consider when buying insurance

Make sure you know what types of insurance you need. (See our guide for a starting…

How do I know what insurance my co-operative needs?

Buying insurance can be a bit of a headache, whether you’re a small design co-op, or…

New online community is launched to support co-ops

Co-operatives UK is launching an online community where new and existing co-ops can ask questions, offer…