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UK’s largest equal-pay worker co-operative cuts emissions, rewrites buying policy and reinforces its Net Zero ambition, as outlined in its new sustainability report.

The Co-operative Governance Expert Reference Panel is one of the member groups that Co-operatives UK facilitates. Recently it welcome two new members: Panellist Dr Paul A Jones and Panel Observer Mya…

A new Mayoral Development Corporation has been announced to drive regeneration in Middleton, Chaired by actor Steve Coogan and Co-operatives UK CEO Rose Marley. The initiative will use co-operative…

Chelmsford Star Co-operative has announced plans to join forces with Central Co-op through a proposed transfer that would create a society with a turnover exceeding £1 billion. If approved by members,…

Co-op Group has announced it will phase out sourcing from countries with community-wide human rights abuses and violations of international law. The new policy - shaped by member engagement and…

West Granton Housing Co-operative has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to continuous improvement and ethical leadership. It is the first co-operative in the UK – and the first…

Co-operatives UK CEO Rose Marley joined co-operative and mutual leaders at a reception in 10 Downing Street on 9 June, where senior government ministers reaffirmed the government's manifesto…

Co-operatives UK has joined forces with the Centre for Democratic Business to deliver free webinars to support social clubs that are co-operatives or community benefit societies.

Young people from across the UK will come together in Rochdale on Saturday 5 July for the National Youth Summit 2025 – a free, one-day event all about co-operation, community and creating a fairer…

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched the Myanmar Earthquake Appeal after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has devastated huge areas of Myanmar.

New independent report shows removing financial barriers will unlock growth for mutuals and help deliver on Labour’s manifesto commitment to double the size of the co-operative and mutual economy.

Five West Yorkshire co-ops are amongst the businesses to reach new markets and build capacity, confidence and resilience thanks to their participation in the Co-operatives UK-backed Growth and…

At this year’s Co-op Retail Conference, an awards celebration sponsored by The Co‑operative Bank recognised the outstanding contribution of York Supplies, Coalville C.A.N. and Flo’s – the Place in the…

GLL, the UK’s largest provider of public swimming pools, is helping thousands of swimmers take on Swimathon 2025, raising funds for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie, and the Swimathon Foundation.

Co-operatives are invited to put forward nominations for Plunkett UK's 2025 Rural Business Awards awards.

West Yorkshire-based worker co-op Suma Wholefoods has been crowned the Northern winner of the Sky Zero Footprint Fund: Local Heroes competition, earning a regional TV advertising campaign through…