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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
Content by Business Support for Co-ops
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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The Co-op Group Launches bold new brand platform: 'Owned by You. Right By You'
The Co-op Group has unveiled a significant campaign to boost awareness and understanding of co-operatives among UK consumers. The launch coincides with government plans to double the size of the…
18th 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
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Mayor Richard Parker launches new 'hub' to boost creative and cultural co-operatives in West Midlands
Co-operatives UK has joined forces with the West Midlands Combined Authority and Employee Ownership Association to launch a ground-breaking new initiative focused on growing co-operative and…
22nd May 2024
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Co-operatives UK and Crowdfunder join forces to launch ‘go green’ fund for community businesses
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Co-operative and community benefit societies can apply for grant funding to match community shares investment for measures to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
24th April 2024
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Co‑op Hackathon 2024 projects announced
Content by Business Support for Co-ops
Co-operators will work together to develop tech for good at the event – and there’s still time to register to take part using your digital skills on one of the teams.
24th April 2024
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Co-op Hackathon announced to boost innovative digital projects
Content by Business Support for Co-ops
Following the success of the Co‑op Hackathon in October, Co-operatives UK has announced another event for spring 2024.
5th April 2024
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Future Economy Alliance calls for bold policy reform to fix UK economy
Co-operatives UK - alongside its Future Economy Alliance partners - has launched a Business Plan for Britain which calls on government to make bold, new policy interventions to unleash the potential…
7th March 2024
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Co-operatives UK to deliver Growth and Resilience Programme in West Yorkshire
We’ve teamed up with the School for Social Entrepreneurs to support alternative businesses to develop, strengthen and grow.
4th March 2024
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Two UK co-operatives to star in feature-length TV documentary
Equal Care Co-op and Suma have been selected from thousands of co-ops across the UK to star in a documentary highlighting the power of co-operative businesses.
26th February 2024
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Free support for new and existing co-operative and community businesses in West Yorkshire
There’s help for co-ops in West Yorkshire to start-up and grow thanks to a new programme from a group of partners, which includes Co-operatives UK.
23rd February 2024