The law adds that public institutions need to support the sector so it can grow further
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Together Enterprise participants plan a horticultural therapy co-op
The enterprise started its first project two months ago and is now providing horticultural training, therapeutic…
Euro Coop marks World Day Against Child Labour
The ILO estimates that 152 million children across the world are still in child labour
Co-ops prepare to celebrate European Development Days
The annual ‘Davos of development’ includes discussion of co-ops in post-conflict Rwanda, providing work for refugees…
Yorkshire business to supply fertiliser to Indian co-op IFFCO
IFFCO says the deal will help it deliver its vision of increasing farmer's incomes by increasing…
Co-op Childcare launches new health and wellbeing programme
Accredited menus have been created with the child health charity Startwell and children will learn about…
US legislators maintain funding for Rural Cooperative Development
The bill provides $5.8m for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) programme administered by the US…
New chief retail officer for Midcounties Co-op
Rupert Newman takes responsibility for Midcounties’ £600m food retail business, which operates 230 supermarkets and convenience…
Hebden Bridge unveils blue plaques to its co-operative history
The town celebrates International Co-operatives Day with a celebration of its 19th century fustian co-op
Turn empty barracks into housing co-ops for veterans, says MP
Labour/Co-op MP Gareth Thomas is pushing for the MoD to offer more help to homeless ex-military…
New book on co-operatives and the world of work is available for pre-ordering
The volume traces the historical connection between co-operatives and the world of work
Former refugee hostel Welcommon facing closure
The hostel is run by a co-op, which is now crowdfunding to avoid eviction