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Obituary: Alan Middleton, former director at Lincolnshire Co-op and Co-operatives UK

'His contribution to the co-operative movement, as a guardian of good co-operative corporate governance, is undisputed'

Q&A for 2022: Rose Marley, CEO, Co-operatives UK

'As new technology begins to impact and disrupt every area of our lives, it is vital…

Young people don’t know it yet, but co-ops are just what they’re looking for

Research from Co-operatives UK found that youth awareness of the co-op model is low – but it…

A year in co-operation: How we reported on 2021

Timeline for an eventual year for the movement

MPs to debate role of co-ops in the UK economy

The debate, scheduled for 14 December, was proposed by Conservative MP Steve Baker following lobbying efforts…

New role at Community Shares Unit to help drive democratic ownership

John Dawson, who takes up the role in January, previously worked at Power to Change and…

Key trends convenience retailers need to watch out for

Convenience stores – a mainstay of the modern retail co-op sector – generate £43.2bn to the…

Co-op movement calls for local empowerment in response to Rishi Sunak’s budget

Sector bodies welcomed some spending commitments but branded the statement a missed opportunity in terms of…

Do more, faster, together: UK co-ops pledge climate action ahead of COP26

'Collective action, among business and within communities, is going to be critical to a fast, effective…

Bidding open for Community Ownership Fund

Co-operatives UK says it sees “exciting potential for the fund to support a wave of community…

Co-ops call for clarity on track and trace and self-isolation guidelines

Co-operatives UK is urging members to contact its advice team if they need guidance

Co-op News among the Co-op of the Year 2021 winners

The awards saw 35,000 votes cast and 13 awards presented to organisations and individuals