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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…
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
“A conversation starter” – National Youth Summit offers hope to the next the generation
A National Youth Summit has been called to offer young people the chance to explore radical solutions to the big topics of the day – from job security and mental health, to climate action and ethical…
1st July 2022
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Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham announces new taskforce to save Oldham Athletic Football Club
Andy Burnham announces new taskforce for supporter-led football with plans to put fans in control of crisis hit Oldham Athletic
18th June 2022
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Worker co-ops urged to participate in federal discussions at Congress
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A dedicated session - free to attend for all worker co-op members of Co-operatives UK - is being held at Co-op Congress on Friday 17 June to discuss the creation of a new federal.
7th June 2022
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Milestone £200 million invested to transform communities
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As investment in community shares in the UK reaches a landmark figure, a new fund is launched to boost more communities through this flexible, innovative form of finance.
18th May 2022
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UnFound Accelerator 2022 – the nine teams revealed!
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Co-operatives UK is proud to announce the nine teams that are taking part in the latest UnFound Accelerator.
6th May 2022
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User ownership and control can combat billionaire monopoly of big tech says Co-operatives UK CEO Rose Marley in response to Twitter takeover
Amid concerns over Twitter's impending £44bn sale to Elon Musk, are co-operative tech platforms the compelling solution to billionaire control?
27th April 2022
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Channel 4 privatisation is the opposite of levelling up, says Co-operatives UK.
Last night (4 April 2022) it was reported in the media that the government has decided to go ahead with plans to privatise Channel 4.
5th April 2022
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New government Covid guidance encourages a ‘race to the bottom’ on workers’ rights, says Co-operatives UK
Today (1 April 2022) government guidance around Covid-19 was updated. But it still leaves many unanswered questions for employers and those businesses who 'do the right thing' may incur higher costs.
1st April 2022