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Innovative projects announced for the Co-op Hackathon
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Co-operators will work on a wide range of tech ideas at the event – and there’s still time to register to take part using your digital skills to collaboratively develop the ideas.
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The UK’s ‘democratic economy’ hits £87.9 billion as people turn to co-operatives and mutuals
Co-operatives UK has launched the Co-operative and Mutual Economy 2023 – the only examination of a combined, comprehensive dataset on the democratic economy.
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Co-operatives UK named Business of the Year
Co-operatives UK has been named Business of the Year at the City of Manchester Business Awards (COMBA).
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Winners of the 2023 UnFound Accelerator £10,000 prize fund revealed
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£10,000 in prize money was shared between the four teams who took part in last night’s UnFound Accelerator live online pitch event (Tuesday 11 July).
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The North West has the potential to be a clean energy superpower - and can take advantage of co-operative models of ownership.
New report reveals green energy and co-operative potential for the North West, with potential revenue gains of £50bn a year.
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Co-op Foundation awards £1.4m to develop diverse leaders of the future
The Co-op's charity, Co-op Foundation, has announced its first ever 'fully unrestricted' grants in a programme designed for small organisations.
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Co-op Fortnight showcases the fighting spirit of co-operatives in helping to tackle broken Britain
Co-op Fortnight is back to celebrate the thousands of co-operatives across the UK that are making a difference to people, to communities and the wider economy.
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Andrew Griffith MP announces government review of Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 at Congress
Review of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 and Friendly Societies Act 1992 to be conducted by the Law Commission in the autumn of 2023.
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Member consultation: Help shape our policy priorities
Ahead of Co-op Congress and Co-op Fortnight, Co-operatives UK is urging members to feed into policy priorities as we look ahead to the next general election.
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The National Youth Summit announced for 2023
The National Youth Summit will be held for the second year, this time taking place in Birmingham on Wednesday 5 July. It will bring together leaders, change-makers and creators to empower the younger…
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The Co-operative Bank invests £400,000 with Co-operatives UK to further nurture ‘fair and ethical business’ in 2023
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Renewed commitment to support partnership will see many more new and developing co‑ops receive expert guidance and advice to help them start‑up, grow and succeed.
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Chance to star in a feature-length documentary on co-operatives
Co-operatives UK is creating a documentary designed to have global impact and co-operatives across the UK are invited to take part.
11 months 3 weeks
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The 2023 Unfound Accelerator teams announced!
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Co-operatives UK – supported by The Co-operative Bank – is proud to reveal the teams joining the 2023 UnFound Accelerator, which is now under way.
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Paul Murphy (1980-2023)
Tributes paid to Paul Murphy, former Co-operatives UK colleague and dear friend to many.
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Co-operatives UK hosts ‘Co‑op Hackathon’ to develop co‑op‑boosting tech
This exciting new event will bring together co‑operators to develop digital solutions designed to strengthen and connect co‑ops.
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Housing co-operatives celebrate £1.2 million boost in energy efficiency drive
The Confederation of Co-operative Housing has been successful in its bid for up to £1.2m in funding through government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF).
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