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The Co‑operative Governance Expert Reference Panel, led and facilitated by Co‑operatives UK, is looking for a new panel member.

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…

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.  

Taskforce launched to scope out green energy potential in Manchester and Liverpool city regions and examine potential for co-operative ownership of renewables.  

Co-operatives UK is set to explore the scope and scale of a Holyoake House refurbishment project through a design competition. 

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…

Government must take immediate and effective action to prevent permanent damage to UK businesses, including co-operatives.

Co-operatives UK is supporting a new Bill boosting co-operative investment, innovation and development.

A chronic lack of awareness is damaging the ability of co‑operatives to provide answers to social issues faced by younger people. 

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.

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…

Andy Burnham announces new taskforce for supporter-led football with plans to put fans in control of crisis hit Oldham Athletic

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.

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. 

Co-operatives UK is proud to announce the nine teams that are taking part in the latest UnFound Accelerator.