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New film inspires growth of co-ops in the West Midlands
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The powerful poetic short is a joint venture between creatives, co-ops and mutuals in the region.
10th December 2024
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Expertise needed for governance expert panel
Co‑operatives UK is seeking a co‑operative leader with a financial/credit union background to join a panel of experts who meet quarterly to drive excellence and innovation in co‑operative governance.
5th December 2024
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UK co‑operative leaders join global movement to launch International Year of Co‑operatives 2025
A delegation of UK co-operative leaders took centre-stage at a global conference in India, joining over 3,000 global change-makers to officially launch the United Nations International Year of…
2nd December 2024
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Enhancing member value at Co‑operatives UK with 'member-first' online features
As part of a member-focused programme of improvements, Co-operatives UK has launched the first phase of a range of new website features.
21st November 2024
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Groundbreaking train co‑op gets green light for Taunton‑Swindon rail service
Pioneering Co‑operatives UK member Go-op plans to run the country’s first co‑operatively owned transport service by December 2025.
20th November 2024
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Co-operatives UK members can win a year’s free subscription to sustainability platform Zellar
To help our members reduce their carbon footprint and improve their sustainability, we’re giving away 30 one‑year subscriptions to the Zellar platform, thanks to our partnership with The Co‑operative…
18th November 2024
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges bold support for co-operatives in landmark Mansion House speech
In a major announcement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has committed to establishing a Mutuals and Co-operative Business Council to promote growth.
14th November 2024
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Co-operatives UK member comes out tops in Social Enterprise Awards Scotland
Media Co-op lands the inaugural IDBM Award at the Social Enterprise Scotland Awards held at Scottish Parliament on 7 November (2024).
7th November 2024
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Budget 2024: Co-operative growth opportunities and reaction
In a Budget focused on long-term investment and value for money, co-operatives offer a way to mobilise private wealth and social capital, to deliver tangible change in communities across the…
31st October 2024
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Five-star performance from Co-operatives UK members at Social Enterprise Scotland Awards
The shortlist for the IDBM Impact gong at the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland is announced and dominated by Co-operatives UK members.
18th October 2024
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Co-operatives urged to back DEC’s Middle East Humanitarian Appeal
Millions of people across Gaza, Lebanon and the wider region are in urgent need of food, shelter and medical care. Co-operatives are now being urged to support the latest DEC appeal.
17th October 2024
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Co-operatives UK CEO Rose Marley appointed to International Co‑operative Alliance Board
Ahead of the United Nations' International Year of Co-operatives in 2025, the ICA has appointed Rose Marley, CEO of Co-operatives UK, to its Board.
8th October 2024
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Record-breaking Co-operative and Mutual Economy numbers set baseline for Labour 'doubling the size' pledge
The Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report 2024 reveals record-breaking figures, with thousands of businesses contributing billions to the UK economy and employing more than 1.3 million people.
19th September 2024
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Members of new Youth Advisory Group announced by Co-operatives UK
Co-operatives UK have announced the eleven members selected to join their new Youth Advisory Group.
13th September 2024
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Co-operatives UK celebrates being awarded the Fair Tax Mark
Co-operatives UK reinforces its commitment to ethical business practices by gaining Fair Tax Mark accreditation for the seventh year in succession.
6th September 2024
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Ambitious recommendations for unlocking co-operative growth in Scotland announced
This week, two big opportunities launch to celebrate unlocking the potential of co-operatives, employee owned businesses and social enterprise in Scotland with the publication of a new report and the…
2nd September 2024