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Co-ops are common sense agenda for all parties, urges election campaign

The policy agenda calls on the next government to unleash the potential of the co-operative economy

FairTrade under pressure: What now for the movement after 25 years?

'Almost all Fairtrade is co-operative and the best of it connects co-operatives through the supply chain'

How can agri co-ops deal with climate change, tough markets and Brexit?

'It’s a tough time being a farmer, but if they are willing to engage we can…

Fewer farming co-ops in the UK but with an increased turnover

'There’s a need to get our act together and demonstrate that by co-operating we are stronger…

UK’s co-ops turned over £37.7bn in 2019

The report shows that rural economies are the most co-operative in the UK

Leadership workshop offered ahead of Co-op Impact Conference

Co-op experts, academics and renowned guest speakers will share insights and stimulate vital debates

What is co-op culture?

'A focused organisational culture gives a co-operative a sense of mission that makes it a formidable…

Campaign urges UK government to set the target of one million worker-owners by 2030

Co-operatives UK and the EOA are calling on the UK government to invest £2m to support…

Co-operative Bank demonstrates its commitment to ethical policies

‘We are the only UK high street bank with a customer-led Ethical Policy that underpins everything…

National Co-operative Development Strategy: Where are we, two years on?

Do It Ourselves was launched in July 2017, and now Co-operatives UK is reviewing its progress

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