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As co-operatives and mutuals gather in Parliament to mark the first birthday of the Mutuals Business Council, James Wright, Co-operatives UK’s Policy and Development Lead, looks at the progress made…

In this blog, Wriben Consultancy Services’ Jeff Bennison answers the most common questions co-operatives have about AI energy use, fact checking and prompt writing – to help you use the technology…

In this blog from Andrew Collins Solicitors, a recent Court of Appeal case demonstrates the importance of drafting clear exit clauses into long‑term commercial contracts to protect your…

An essential legal update about redundancy penalties and thresholds in employment law to keep co‑operative HR teams informed and ahead of the curve. 

As your co-operative grows, so do your legal responsibilities towards your people. Here are eight regulations to be aware of and to act upon when your workforce is expanding. 

With the publication of a new report on Social Care Co‑operatives, Tabitha Hamilton, Co‑operatives UK’s Local Policy Analyst, tells the story of Welsh care co‑op Cartrefi Cymru – and explores why…

How can you unlock larger individual investments in your share offer? There are two tax reliefs which can help make this happen. 

From day-one rights to changes in unfair dismissal and sick pay, the Employment Rights Act 2025 will reshape how employers manage people. While many of the reforms are being phased in, this blog from…

On Venues Day 2026, Co-operatives UK’s Youth Ambassador Louis Burnay celebrates the power of community to keep music and arts spaces alive. 

Strengthening Co-operative tech - Discover how CoTech used valuable insights from Co-op Congress 2025 to take real steps towards a democratically owned digital sector.

Public libraries have long been places where stories begin, but a national initiative is helping them spark something even bigger. In this guest blog, GLL's Rebecca Gediking shares how one of…

John Dawson, Co‑operatives UK’s Head of Market Development, looks back on the Booster Fund successes of 2025 and announces new backing to help cover the core running costs of the…

After graduating from university, Hannah Ward never expected to start an apprenticeship, but becoming Co-operatives UK’s first Content Creator Apprentice gave her a paid, practical route into…

Co‑operatives UK’s Youth Advisory Group members Victor Agbontean and Ivan Brosnan took part in the very first General Assembly of the Young European Co‑operators Network (YECN) in Porto, Portugal on…

From global recognition to breakthroughs in policy, youth leadership and community ownership, we have shown what is possible when people come together with purpose. This blog, from Co-operatives UK…

Cyber security can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s not your day job. But protecting your organisation from digital threats is more important than ever. Read this blog from Longwall Security.