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ILO declaration on the future of work commits to promoting co-ops

The International Co-operative Alliance welcomed the declaration

Oxford marks Co-op Fortnight with event looking at ways to build the sector

'Co-ops put local people first by ploughing money back into local businesses and making better decisions'

How can co-ops build a fairer economy? Co-op Congress looks to grow the movement

Co-ops are 'for public benefit, not private benefit', delegates are told in sessions that look at…

Andy Burnham asks co-ops to help create a new economy in Greater Manchester

The region’s new industrial strategy is a big opportunity for the co-op movement, says the mayor

Co-ops contribute to social business boom in Wales

‘The social business sector is a varied and innovative sector, which offers enhanced economic, environmental and…

Tech co-op to create crowd-funded emergency response app

‘We’re not just asking for donations – this is about showing real solidarity with people in…

Credit union homelessness prevention scheme helped 300 families avoid eviction

With the backing of two local authorities, Lewisham Credit Union helped tenants clear rent arrears with…

Housing co-ops respond to Affordable Housing Commission report

The AHC wants a new definition for housing affordability, based on household incomes

Co-op Group wins Leading Co-op of the Year award for 2019

Other winners include South Tyneside Council, Bristol Wood Recycling Project and The Schools’ Energy Co-op

Co-op Fortnight to bring the movement together in acts of co-operation

Activities range from a social media campaign to foodbank support and community engagement

English community pub programme receives £2.2m round of funding

Plunkett Foundation will use the money to roll out the new round of the More Than…

Scottish Parliament debate highlights need for more housing co-ops

Scotland has just 11 registered housing co-ops, compared to 685 across the UK