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Co-operatives UK co-helms scheme to boost social economy in Greater Manchester

Backed by regional mayor Andy Burnham, the project will launch a new co-op, Our Business, to…

West Midlands Ownership Hub to launch in May

The hub will focus on the arts and culture sector

Diversity, sustainability, crime, care and AI on Co-op Retail Conference agenda

Preview of this year's event, on 15-16 March, including a few words from guest speaker Joanna…

Co-operatives UK joins Post Office mutualisation talks with government and unions

'Any move towards mutualisation marks a profound shift towards empowerment, transparent governance and shared prosperity for…

Plunkett rallies retail co-ops to support rural community business

Midcounties, Central, Southern, Radstock, the Co-op Group and Co-operatives UK are among the partners in the…

Government to hold mutualisation talks with Post Office workers, report says

Rose Marley from Co-operatives UK will attend discussions between union leaders and business minister Kevin Hollinrake,…

Fresh calls for Post Office mutualisation in wake of Horizon scandal

As anger continues over the wrongful convictions of postmasters, Mutuo has reissued its paper calling for…

Can co-ops bridge a divided UK political landscape?

We look at what co-ops have to offer and how co-op ways of working can foster…

New year, new co-ops on the rise around the UK

A round-up of sector developments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

End of year Q&A: Rose Marley, CEO, Co-operatives UK

'We had to take some major steps in terms of understanding what we’ve termed the democratic…

Welsh co-operators salute Mark Drakeford as he steps down as first minister

'Mark Drakeford has been a strong advocate for the co-operative movement in Wales throughout his time…

Co-operatives UK announces roadshows to promote the model

'We’re delighted to be teaming up with so many passionate, knowledgeable co‑op experts to introduce co-operatives…