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Co-ops earmarked for role in landmark Scottish housing plans
Following concerted lobbying by Co-operatives UK and the Cross Party Group on Co-ops, Scottish Government has included housing co-operatives in its ‘Housing to 2040 strategy.
Protecting farmers’ ability to co‑operate after Brexit
Policy Issue: BrexitWe summarise how important elements of the existing competition exemptions for agricultural co-operation are to be retained in UK law after Brexit - and how interventions by…
Farming Minister George Eustice creates £10 million fund for farmer co‑operation
Policy Issue: BrexitA new multi-million pound fund to support co‑operation between farmers will be created following extensive lobbying from Co‑operatives UK and its farmer members – it has been…
Win for housing co-ops in Budget
Policy Issue: TaxPrivate rental housing co-ops will no longer have to pay punitive taxes aimed at deterring the corrupt practice known as ‘property enveloping’.
How co-operatives can benefit Scotland's housing vision
We have responded to Scottish government's consultation on its housing vision for 2040.