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MPs to debate role of co-ops in the UK economy

The debate, scheduled for 14 December, was proposed by Conservative MP Steve Baker following lobbying efforts…

GlenWyvis whisky co-op launches its first Scotch

The first run of the three-year-old GlenWyvis Highland Single Malt includes 3,600 bottles for distillery shareholders

Wales Co-operative Centre announces new consultancy team

The three new roles will 'strengthen the strategic direction of the organisation’s commercial operations'

Social Enterprise Awards shine a light on a £60bn sector

Winners include Glasgow organic food network Locavore which works to tackle food waste and boost healthy…

Row over LV= prompts MPs and peers to call for law change on mutuals

The letter calls for the removal of “incentives for unnecessary demutualisations” and a level playing field…

Sunshine Co-operative opens organic food shop in Sunderland

The opening of Sunshine Co-operative’s grocery store is one step in an ongoing journey of community…

Tony Blair’s rush for power left co-ops out in the cold, argues new study

Dr Rita Rhodes reviews a critical history of the rise of New Labour, which points to…

How Mondragon is helping Preston to develop a co-operative ecosystem

The Mondragon Corporation has been supporting the Preston Model's co-operative mission around four key challenges

New role at Community Shares Unit to help drive democratic ownership

John Dawson, who takes up the role in January, previously worked at Power to Change and…

Canal mooring co-op joins debate on community waterways

Surge Co-operative is developing moorings and regenerating Bow Creek – part of London's River Channelsea

‘A gateway to the movement’: Neil Calvert’s goals for the Co-op College

The new principal and CEO discusses the three-strand strategy

Governance and legal updates for co-ops

Key governance and legal issues that have changed for societies over the past year