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Co‑operative infrastructure organisations must focus on collaborative action to mitigate any loss of funding from The Co-op, says apex body.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a series of measures to help kick start the economy, with the following likely to be of interest to co-ops.

The CEOs of eleven of the UK’s leading retail societies have come together in a show of solidarity during Co-op Fortnight (22 June to 5 July).

Co-operatives UK’s board has appointed a new Chair, Don Morris, as former Chair, Nick Matthews, steps down after six years.

Eight out of ten consumers who shopped locally during the coronavirus lockdown intend to continue their new habit once the crisis is over, a new co-op study shows.

Climate action and climate justice are the focus of the latest More Than a Shop podcast episode.

During the Covid‑19 pandemic, we’ve seen some inspirational stories of co‑operation in our communities. We want to harness this positive behaviour to change society for the better. That’s why during…

Co-op businesses are better placed to weather the post-lockdown economic storm, according to a study published today (5 June).

After more than a decade at the helm of Co-operatives UK, we say farewell to our Secretary General, Ed Mayo who leaves us to take up an exciting new role at London-based charity Pilotlight.

Elizabeth Alker is joined by retail industry experts to explore the changing landscape of UK high streets.

Following weeks of lobbying by social economy representatives the Westminster Government has announced new funding to help social enterprises, including many co-ops and community businesses, deal with…

Change Out has been appointed to lead a partnership diversity and inclusivity review of Co-operatives UK, Locality, Plunkett Foundation and Power to Change.

At a time when more people are discovering the power of community and co‑operation, a new easy to use online tool has been developed to help people find the help they need, to turn this surge of…

One of the UK’s largest co-ops – The Co-op – has joined our campaign, which now has the support of over 900 social businesses, in calling for the Chancellor to provide more support to social…

In Digging in: the local food revolution, Elizabeth Alker talks to vegetable gardener, YouTuber and author Huw Richards and Incredible Edible’s Clare Negus. We also hear from the fantastic…

Today, Power to Change has announced a new £5 million scheme, which aims to help community businesses facing a loss of trading income in light of the Covid-19 crisis.