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The Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society, which represents Scotland’s agri-food co-ops, has launched a manifesto to prompt government action on food security and rural growth. www.thenews.coop/scottish-agr...

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US agri co-op CHS has announced a $1m investment in programmes to develop future generations of agricultural leaders. www.thenews.coop/chs-invests-...

Struggling to build a #cooperative future in the face of conflict: Khalat Shihkmous and Shevin Erdal travelled from Rojava to the ICA Global Cooperative Conference in Panama to share their story www.thenews.coop/one-hand-can...

The UK’s Co-op Group says Alex Dower will be joining its senior team as managing director of its Retail business www.thenews.coop/co-op-group-...

Several members of the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (Icmif) have announced partnerships and investments in tech and AI projects in recent weeks. Find out more here www.thenews.coop/icmif-highli...

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Co-op Academies Trust pledges to ensure children “can access every part of school life with a real sense of equality, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances” www.thenews.coop/co-op-academ...

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Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Scotmid Co-op is celebrating a landmark fundraising year after hitting a total of £474,474 for its annual national charity partnership with Alzheimer's Scotland www.thenews.coop/scotmid-rais...

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Plunkett UK has been awarded £20,000 from the The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland to strengthen its support for community-owned shops across Scotland. www.thenews.coop/lottery-fund...

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Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Obituary: Bill Shannon, a lifelong co-operator and one of the key figures behind the development of UK Co-op Group’s modern approach to ethical and responsible retailing. www.thenews.coop/obituary-bil...

Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Full report from the International Cooperative Alliance's Global Cooperative Conference in Panama, which focused on the role of the world's #coops in building bridges to support peace www.thenews.coop/building-bri...

The Co-op Group says it is sharing a £2.4m fund to help young people pursue green careers, with a focus on those least likely to secure opportunities. www.thenews.coop/co-op-group-...

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More students are choosing Technical (T) Levels than ever, and Lincolnshire Co-op has been working with academies in its trading area to offer workplacements. |https://www.thenews.coop/t-level-students-take-up-apprenticeships-with-lincolnshire-co-op/

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A parliamentary breakfast reception was held in Ottawa, Canada last week to highlight the role co-ops and mutuals can play in building a stronger, more resilient economy. www.thenews.coop/canadian-co-...

The US Federation of Southern Cooperatives (FSC) holds its CoopEcon event next month, promising “workshops, shared learning, networking, and conversations focused on building strong, sustainable #cooperative economies” www.thenews.coop/federation-o...

Obituary: Sandra Williamson, a long-serving board and committee member of Scotmid Co-operative, who has died at the age of 79 www.thenews.coop/obituary-san...

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The High Court in Nairobi has struck out an insolvency petition seeking the liquidation of the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives Limited (Kuscco) - plus more updates on the troubled saccos apex www.thenews.coop/kenyan-high-...

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Report from the UK Labour conference, where Andy Burnham made his first speech as PM - and made nods to the language of co-operation www.thenews.coop/co-operation...

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The UK’s Ecology Building Society has launched an ‘innovative’ new savings product, the Ecology Single Access Saver. www.thenews.coop/ecology-buil...

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The Australian Co-operative Housing Alliance (ACHA) hosted its annual conference in Sydney last week, with contributors including the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals and CHF Canada www.thenews.coop/australian-h...

Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The government is planning to launch a £10m Co‑operative Development Programme for England, as part of a raft of plans to revive struggling high streets. www.thenews.coop/co-op-develo...

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BIG, BIG NEWS! A new £10m Co-operative Development Programme has been announced for England. This is an absolute game-changer for our sector. The funding will help mayors and strategic authorities across England set up more co-operatives. 👇

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US Federation of Worker Co-ops @usworker.coop · 25/09/2026

We kicked off the 2026 Worker Co-op Conference with some visits to local co-ops! Thank you to Democracy Brewing, Dorchester Food Co-op and Co-op Social Club for leading discussions on the local Boston cooperative scene for artists, beer artisans and grocery worker-owners. #WCC26

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Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Manchester-based Unicorn Grocery, a stalwart of the UK’s worker co-op movement, celebrated its 30th anniversary this month, with an afternoon of free food, music and games at its Chorlton store. www.thenews.coop/unicorn-groc...

Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative restores power after Hurricane Lowell – and starts working with the authorities on ways to cover the cost www.thenews.coop/kaua%ca%bbi-...

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New Zealand dairy co-op has reported a “year of delivery” it its results of the year to 31 July, delivering NZ$27bn in revenue and nearly $20bn in cash returns to its farmer owners and unit holders. www.thenews.coop/fonterra-bea...

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The UK Co-operative and Mutual Economy report shows a sector generating £241.3bn in annual income – but Co-operatives UK warns of modest growth and calls for policy reform if the government is to meet its pledge to double sector Read more here www.thenews.coop/uks-co-op-ec...

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At the Global Cooperative Conference, Co-op News caught up with Bjørg Sandkjær from UN Desa and David Fernández Puyana from the UN University for Peace about the role of #coops in building peace. Read the interview here www.thenews.coop/un-voices-fo...

Confederation of Co-operative Housing @coophousinguk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

UK's Co-op Group announces with underlying half-year losses rising to £45m, from £32m in the first half of 2025 www.thenews.coop/co-op-group-...

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Conference 26. What's on - the workshops: Domestic abuse affects far more than individuals, it can impact homes, tenancies, safety and communities. Join Demi Harrington from Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance to find out more. #coophousing #coophousing26 Few spaces left! www.cch.coop/cch-annual-o...

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Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Report from the UK #creditunions apex All Together Money conference – with the focus firmly on growth, in line with the government’s ambition to double the #coops and #mutuals economy www.thenews.coop/credit-union...

Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Co-operative artists’ agency opens for actors, writers and directors in Scotland www.thenews.coop/co-operative...

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Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Congratulations to Leicester's Belgrave Neighbourhood Co-operative Housing Association (BNCHA) celebrates its 50th anniversary www.thenews.coop/celebrating-...

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Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Here's our report from the global conference of the International Cooperative Alliance in Panama. Here's what speakers had to say about the global role of the #coops movement - and keep an eye on our website for more reporting to come @icacoop.bsky.social www.thenews.coop/world-co-op-...

Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The world’s #cooperative movement gathered in Panama this week to issue a declaration on peace, justice, inclusion and shared prosperity #coops @icacoop.bsky.social The world’s co-op movement gathered in Panama this week to issue a declaration on peace, justice, inclusion and shared prosperity

Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

‘Discretionary mutuals continue to be an important solution for those who are underserved or unserved by the traditional insurance market’ New figures from Australia's Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals on mutual insurers www.thenews.coop/bccm-hails-c...

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Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Co-operative Party general secretary Joe Fortune is leaving the post to take up the corresponding role at its sister party, Labour www.thenews.coop/joe-fortune-...

Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Great British Energy (GBE) is rolling out the first wave of its Local Power Plan, with £30m in funding to “kick start a community power revolution”, a move welcomed by Community Energy England www.thenews.coop/great-britis...

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Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Canadian credit union Vancity is marking its 80th anniversary with a $2m investment in people and communities across British Columbia www.thenews.coop/vancity-turn...

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Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

DotCooperation LLC and Forus Digital Cooperative have signed a strategic partnership agreement to support the adoption of trusted .coop digital identities by #cooperatives across Africa. www.thenews.coop/partnership-...

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Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Fund for International Cooperative Development (FICD) is offering US$68,000 in a round of funding for #coops led action, announced at the ICA global conference @icacoop.bsky.social www.thenews.coop/ficd-invites...

Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The US National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (Nacuso) has opened registration for its Reimagine 2027 conference www.thenews.coop/cusos-apex-o...

Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

East of England Co-op has awarded its latest round of community grants, with donations from its Community Cares Fund passing the £1.2m mark. www.thenews.coop/community-ca...

Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Canada’s Equitable Bank has announced that its subsidiary Concentra has awarded CA$150,000 to six credit unions through its 2026 Empowering Your Community (EYC) programme. Check out the winning projects here www.thenews.coop/equitable-ba...