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UK Co-op Congress 2021: We Are The Rebuilders

'A co-operative is a place where people share ideas, and they share a vision. But we…

A resilient co-op economy

'Why are co-ops so resilient? Because the co-operative purpose, ownership and governance all dictate long-termism'

Young people’s summit announced at Co-op Congress

The event, hosted by Co-operatives UK, will be held in the autumn and can be attended…

Leading figures line up at Congress to champion the co-op movement

WIldlife presenter Chris Packham, TV actor Melissa Johns joined metro mayors and co-op leaders at this…

National employee ownership drive opens first hub in Sheffield

The city region is the first to sign up to the initiative from the EOA and…

First set of platform co-op teams chosen for Unfound Accelerator

Projects include creative platforms, language courses, financial mutual aid and an app to support people through…

New business accelerator launched for UK platform co-ops

Co-operatives UK and Stir to Action are leading two UnFound porgrammes this year, funded by the…

The future has finally arrived – so where do retail co-ops fit in?

The Co-operative Retail Conference looked at issues such as AI and digital, pandemics and climate change,…

Peer support scheme launched for energy projects

The UK-based programme is supported by Co-operatives UK

Co-operatives UK responds to Rishi Sunak budget

Co-operatives UK has welcomed the Community Ownership Fund and extension of Social Investment Tax Relief

UK co-op movement affirms commitment to racial equality

Rose Marley of Co-operatives UK and Steve Murrells from the Co-op Group have given updates on…

Co-op movement responds to £150m community ownership fund in Sunak’s budget

The Co-op Party and Co-operatives UK have responded to advance reports of the chancellor's spring statement