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Co-op Retail Conference 2026 full line-up: unmissable insight at a defining moment for co-op retail
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Co‑operatives UK has revealed its Co‑op Retail Conference 2026 line‑up.
21st January 2026
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Historic United Nations Resolution calls for an International Year of Co-operatives every decade
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The United Nations has adopted a new landmark - putting an International Year of Co-operatives on the UN calendar every ten years.
15th January 2026
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Growing the UK co-operative economy: A policy plan
With government calling for new growth plans across the mutual sector, this is a pivotal moment for co-operative enterprise. Co-operatives UK's plan sets out where the opportunities are greatest and…
2nd December 2025
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Chancellor launches once-in-a-generation consultation on co‑operative growth
At the Autumn 2025 Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the Department for Business and Trade is calling for evidence on support for co-operatives.
26th November 2025
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Steve Coogan, Andy Burnham, Rose Marley and Courteeners frontman Liam Fray rally behind Greater Manchester town's co-operative vision for regeneration
With high profile backing and a full house of local residents, Middleton in Greater Manchester has launched a regeneration movement built on co operation and community voice. The next phase invites…
23rd November 2025
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Private equity firms taking millions in profits from care sector new analysis reveals
Analysis from Co-operatives UK and its Reclaiming our Regional Economies (RORE) partners finds private companies running care services took more than £250m in profits from just three English regions…
12th November 2025
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Exclusive new offers for Co‑operatives UK members
Co‑operatives UK is proud to launch new exclusive member‑to‑member offers as part of the improvements to the member area of the website.
11th November 2025
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Co‑operatives UK’s Youth Advisory Group welcomes new members
Alongside changes to the group, new initiative Community Calls is launched as part of our mission to empower young people.
21st October 2025
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'Co-operatives: Owned by our Members' film launched to increase understanding of co‑operatives
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A new short film has been launched by Co‑operatives UK, showcasing the values, diversity and impact of co‑operatives across the UK. Designed for inductions, websites, social media and more, this video…
15th October 2025
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Record-breaking year for co-operatives and mutuals: From resilient start-ups and thriving community pubs to fairer workplaces and women in leadership
The 2025 Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report shows the power of our movement. Together, co‑operatives and mutuals now generate record income of £179.2bn, serve 65.7 million memberships and employ…
23rd September 2025
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Co-op Group launches new petition calling on UK government to dedicate more international development funding to co-operatives
Today, on the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, Co-op Group is calling on its members and other co-operatives to back a new petition as part of its Hate divides communities. Co-operation…
21st September 2025
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Co-operatives UK calls on Scottish government to strengthen co-operative housing sector in upcoming Housing Bill
The UK apex body for co-operatives is urging its Scottish members to contact their MSPs ahead of the Scottish Parliament’s final vote on the Housing Bill on Tuesday 23 September.
18th September 2025
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New support launched to kick-start co-operatives in Islington
People in Islington with ambitions to start or grow a co‑operative can now access free support thanks to a new partnership between Co‑operatives UK and Islington Council.
10th September 2025
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All Together Money and Co-operatives UK launch dual membership offer to strengthen credit union support
New dual membership offers gives All Together Money (formerly ABCUL) members access to Co-operative UK’s tailored services, expertise and a wide range of benefits.
15th August 2025
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Reimagining apprenticeships: 'Halls for apprentices' could be the game‑changer Gen Z needs
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A ground-breaking new study by Co-operatives UK, funded by The Co-operative Bank, reveals that the lack of dedicated accommodation is a major barrier preventing young people from choosing…
14th August 2025
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Applications now open for Co-operatives UK's Youth Advisory Group
Anyone aged 16-30 can apply to join the group that gives young people a voice in shaping the future of co-operation and creating a fairer society for everyone.
4th August 2025