Co-op News

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10 June 2026 13:54

Channel Islands Co-op has launched a charitable initiative, the Community Impact Fund, which will reinvest unclaimed member balances from dormant accounts into community, environmental, social, and heritage projects. www.thenews.coop/ci-coop-laun...

Chaitanya Kumar

chaitanyakumar.bsky.social

28 May 2026 10:55

He argues for slowing Net zero and prioritising cheaper energy. This is short-termist rubbish. Sacrificing the green transition won't magically fix the fiscal gap, it just leaves the UK lagging in the race for clean tech. For someone concerned about UKs position in the world, it is a bizarre take.

Co-operatives UK

cooperativesuk.bsky.social

01 May 2026 08:25

Nothing trifling about this news. 🎉 The Community Right to Buy has become law, giving communities a stronger chance to protect valued local assets and services. More shops, pubs, community centres and shared spaces could stay rooted in community ownership. Read more: www.uk.coop/news/communi...

Co-operatives UK

cooperativesuk.bsky.social

30 April 2026 08:36

Proud to have teamed up with @cwmpas.bsky.social to commission this research into social care co‑operatives. Thanks to: @centreforcare.bsky.social‬, the Centre for Health Services Studies (CHSS) at the University of Kent, @careresearchwales.bsky.social, @impadultcare.bsky.social, @ukri.org & NIHR.

Co-operatives UK

cooperativesuk.bsky.social

27 April 2026 07:44

The #ScottishElection2026 takes place on Thursday 7 May. What does this mean for #coops? We've captured all of the key manifesto policies affecting co-operatives in one place: buff.ly/rMez33J #Scotland #Elections #ScottishElection