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A fond farewell: Ed Mayo looks back on his time at Co-operatives UK

Co-op News speaks to Mr Mayo as he moves on from his role at the helm…

Government unlocks new funds for social enterprise

Co-operatives UK has also welcomed changes to rules around liquidation to give small businesses more chance…

Don’t let post-Covid crash kill us off, social businesses urge chancellor

The Co-op Group has joined 1,000 co-ops, social enterprises and community businesses warning the government that…

Meet … Jenny Holsgrove, head of culture and performance at Co-operatives UK

'We are working hard to make sure that our people feel connected to our values and…

£5m lockdown fund announced for community businesses

Co‑operatives UK helped to develop the Covid‑19 Emergency Trading Income Support Scheme, run by Power to…

How are co-ops, community businesses and employee-owned firms weathering lockdown?

Many organisations are struggling financially during lockdown - even while the sector is demonstrating its flexibility…

Covid-19: Sector groups urge government to protect social enterprise

Current support measures are not enough to keep the sector safe, warn Co-operatives UK, Plunkett, Social…

Let’s build something better together

This year's Co-operatives Fortnight will focus on stories of hope and resilience in the face of…

Co-operatives UK says sector needs more government support through lockdown

'At least 30% of co-operative social enterprises are currently experiencing a significant loss of income and…

Covid-19 updates: 26 March

Here's some of today's news from co-ops and their response to the Covid-19 crisis

Co-ops UK responds to chancellor’s emergency Covid-19 measures

The sector body for UK co-ops has produced guidance on Rishi Sunak's coronavirus support package

Covid-19: Co-operation and mutual aid to the rescue

Hyper-local mutual aid groups have sprung up, bringing people together on streets, in towns and through…