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Sector helps transform public services into co-ops
Two initiatives have been launced to help public sector workers form a co-operative or mutual enterprise to deliver their services.
May 25 2011
Report offers blueprint for a mutual Post Office
A Government commissioned report compiled by Cliff Mills, Principal Associate of the think-tank Mutuo, on behalf of Co-operatives UK recommends transforming the Post Office into a mutual run for public benefit.
May 24 2011
Holiday co-op launches café initiative
HF Holidays, the country’s largest co-operative holiday operator, has launched a new café brand – at four of its country house hotels around the UK and plans to roll out the scheme to more venues later this year.
May 13 2011
East of England keeps it local for shoppers
A local sourcing initiative that has put over 500 products on supermarket shelves has evolved into a single brand to help raise its profile.
May 12 2011
Lincolnshire celebrates 150 years with big giveaway
Lincolnshire Co-operative is giving away £500,000 to 150 projects to celebrate its 150th birthday.
May 10 2011
Can co-operatives save local newspapers?
With the newspaper market in decline, it is possible that ailing titles could be saved by becoming co-ops.
May 06 2011
Bulk buying is the way ahead
Research conducted on behalf of Co-operatives UK shows a rise in co-operative bulk buying in the UK, reinforcing the Government’s new strategy for increasing collective purchasing.
April 28 2011
Co-op campaign to ensure women are represented
Summer 2011 heralds the launch of a new campaign targeted at women in the Co-operative Movement.
April 18 2011
Co-operatives Fortnight 2011 — preview guide
Co-operatives across the UK are gearing up for the second Co-operatives Fortnight, from 25 June to 9 July 2011, a nationwide celebration of how co-operative businesses share wealth, profits and ownership. This supplement printed in the Co-operative News, and produced by Co-operatives UK, previews the fortnight.
April 15 2011
Co-operatives help to narrow UK poverty gap
An alliance of co-operatives and non-governmental organisations have launched a petition calling for co-operative action to narrow the gap between rich and the poor in the UK.
April 11 2011
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