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Co-op Fortnight kicks off with call to 'Join a Co-op!'

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Co-op Fortnight is the annual campaign to raise the profile of co-ops across the UK. Running from 21 June to 4 July, co-ops are joining together in a rallying cry, "join a co-op!"

20th June 2021

Right to work checks are changing

From 1st July 2021 the checks that employers have to complete to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK will change.

18th June 2021

Welcoming three new experts to the Co-operative Governance Expert Reference Panel

The Co-operative Governance Expert Reference Panel is one of a number of member groups facilitated by Co-operatives UK. These groups exist so that our members can influence our work, but they are also…

9th June 2021

A tribute to academic and co-op advocate Johnston Birchall

Co-operatives UK Vice-Chair Nick Matthews pays tribute to a "champion of the co-operative and mutual sector" following the death of Professor Johnston Birchall.

3rd June 2021

Exciting line-up of speakers announced for Co‑op Congress

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Naturalist, broadcaster and environmental campaigner, Chris Packham heads up an impressive list of speakers appearing at Co-op Congress on 25 June.

2nd June 2021

Seeking an expert to join our co‑operative governance panel

The Co‑operative Governance Expert Reference Panel, led and facilitated by Co‑operatives UK, is looking for a new panel member.

28th May 2021

Federation community relocates to the home of co-operatives

A much-lauded community of Manchester-based social entrepreneurs have moved from The Federation building to Holyoake House, a Grade II listed building opposite Manchester Victoria station managed by…

18th May 2021

UnFound: The six Accelerator teams revealed!

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Co-operatives UK and Stir to Action are proud to reveal the six teams joining the UnFound Accelerator, which launches next week (12 May).

5th May 2021

The Manchester football club which is profiting from fan-ownership

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Wythenshawe AFC played a Manchester United team featuring Bobby Charlton in the Altrincham Cup in 1956. The two Manchester clubs are just a few miles apart – but have followed very different paths…

23rd April 2021

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Co-op of the Year shortlist announced – vote for your favourites

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Voting opens today (21 April 2021) for the Co-op of the Year Awards with 23 co-ops and five co-op councils shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

21st April 2021

Pioneering business support programme aims to create new ethical tech businesses

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The UnFound Accelerator has opened for applications, aiming to launch a new wave of fairer, ethical and co-operatively owned tech platforms before the end of the year.

22nd March 2021