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Applications open for the Unfound Accelerator 2023 – supporting new ethical digital businesses
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The search is on for a new cohort of inspiring entrepreneurs who want to develop a digital business in a more collaborative and equitable way...
16th January 2023
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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan commits to supporting worker co-ops and employee-owned businesses
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Sadiq Khan announces ground-breaking new partnership with Co-operatives UK and the Employee Ownership Association (EOA) to boost worker ownership and employee ownership in London.
2nd December 2022
Cardiff hosts European summit on the future of co-operation in Europe
Delegates from across the continent will gather in Cardiff on 21-22 November to discuss how the movement should evolve to attract a new generation of co-operators.
11th November 2022
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Full steam ahead for first co-operatively owned rail service
Formal application submitted to run a co-operatively owned train services in Somerset and Wiltshire.
4th November 2022
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Seeking an expert to join our co‑operative governance panel
The Co‑operative Governance Expert Reference Panel, led and facilitated by Co‑operatives UK, is looking for a new panel member.
31st October 2022
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Landmark reform on cards for co-operatives
Co-operatives UK is celebrating after government today (28 October) announced it was taking forward crucial legislation giving co-operative societies the option of legally guaranteeing that their…
28th October 2022
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Co-operatives UK signs Diversity Forum manifesto
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Co-operatives UK has signed up to a bold new way to address equity, equality, diversity and inclusion in the social investment sector – primarily through the Booster Fund.
19th October 2022
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Manchester and Liverpool join forces to explore green energy potential and co-operative models of ownership
Taskforce launched to scope out green energy potential in Manchester and Liverpool city regions and examine potential for co-operative ownership of renewables.
17th October 2022
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Co-operatives UK launches Holyoake House design competition
Co-operatives UK is set to explore the scope and scale of a Holyoake House refurbishment project through a design competition.
13th October 2022
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Call for £40m investment into community shares
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The Community Shares Unit, led by Co-operatives UK in partnership with Locality and Plunkett Foundation, has responded to the Dormant Assets consultation with a headline call for £40m to be invested…
7th October 2022
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UK co-operative sector encouraged to support DEC Pakistan floods appeal
Co-operatives UK and the International Co-operatives Working Group is calling on the co-operative movement to back the DEC Pakistan Floods Appeal after devastating floods affect one third of the…
16th September 2022
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A new organisation for worker co-ops set to launch in 2023
A new federal body for worker co-ops and democratic employee-owned businesses has 2023 launch plan.
6th September 2022
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Co-operatives call on new Prime Minister to act now or face ‘doom-loop’
Government must take immediate and effective action to prevent permanent damage to UK businesses, including co-operatives.
2nd September 2022
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New Bill for co-operatives in Parliament
Co-operatives UK is supporting a new Bill boosting co-operative investment, innovation and development.
25th August 2022
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New report: Co‑operatives help tackle mental health and employment issues experienced by younger people
A chronic lack of awareness is damaging the ability of co‑operatives to provide answers to social issues faced by younger people.
19th July 2022
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Winners of the 2022 UnFound Accelerator £10,000 prize fund revealed!
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Nine teams competed in a live pitch event on 6 July with RIMA, Kocoon and the Learning Co-op winning a share of the £10,000 prize money from The Co-operative Bank.
7th July 2022