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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 UK.
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
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Co-operatives UK statement on the racially motivated disturbances across the UK
A statement from Co-operatives UK on the ongoing racially motivated disturbances across the UK.
7th August 2024
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Next Co‑op Hackathon to focus on creating joined-up digital infrastructure for the co-operative movement
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Building on the success of the previous two events, Co‑operatives UK has announced that a third Co‑op Hackathon will take place on 1‑2 October 2024.
6th August 2024
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Co-operatives UK welcomes King's Speech for Boosting Co-operative Growth and Community Empowerment
From increased devolution to football regulation and from green energy investment to protecting shop workers, read Co-operatives UK's response to the King's speech.
19th July 2024
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United Nations declares 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives
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Following the UK government's pledge to double the size of the co-operative sector, the United Nations 'soft-launches' the International Year of Co-operatives at its New York headquarters.
9th July 2024
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New Youth Advisory Group announced for Co-operatives UK
Applications are open for Co-operative UK’s new Youth Advisory Group. All young people aged 18-30 are invited to apply.
8th July 2024
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Unlocking co-operative growth: Opportunities for co-operatives under new Labour government
The co-operative movement is committed to working with the new government to deliver its manifesto commitment for co-operative growth.
5th July 2024
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Seeking experts for developing neurodivergent board guidance
Co-operatives UK is looking for experts to create guidance that leverages the unique strengths and perspectives of neurodivergent individuals in boardrooms.
2nd July 2024