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WEBSep 13, 2024 · US electric co-ops awarded $7.3bn for clean energy in rural communities. September 11, 2024. Alice Toomer-McAlpine. The first co-op to be awarded funds is Dairyland Power Cooperative, receiving $579m for solar and…. Consumer co-op.
Co-op Group reports first-half profit after growing its quick …
WEB1 hour ago · The Co-op Group has returned to profit in the first half of the year as growth in membership and its quick commerce business offset cost inflation and losses from shoplifting. The retailer recorded an underlying pre-tax profit of £3m for the six months, a turnaround from a £9m loss in the first half of 2023. Underlying operating profit rose ...
Coalition calls for $3.6bn for affordable co-op housing in New …
WEB2 days ago · September 23, 2024. Alice Toomer-McAlpine. A co-operative coalition of US organisations is calling on New York’s mayor to dedicate US$3.6bn to the development of affordable co-operative housing in the city. The coalition, formed in August 2023 following Mayor Eric Adams’ pledge commit $24bn to the development of affordable housing across ...
Labour conference explores ways to double the co-op and mutual …
WEB7 hours ago · September 25, 2024. Anca Voinea. Labour’s first conference since forming government drew a hopeful contingent of co-operative delegates, who are keen to see it deliver on its manifesto pledge to double the size of the co-operative and mutual economy. In his speech, prime minister Keir Starmer made no direct mention of the sector but, after ...
The Long Read: 2024 Co-operative Congress
WEBJun 24, 2024 · Anca Voinea, Rebecca Harvey and Shaz Rahman report on the UK’s flagship co-operative gathering.All photos: Jas Sansi Photography / Co-operatives UK Purpose, action and the upcoming UK general election were the big themes at this year’s Co-op Congress, held in Birmingham on 14-15 June.Bringing together over 200 participants, the event – organised by sector business body Co-operatives UK ...
World’s top 300 co-operatives had a joint turnover of US$2.4tn in …
WEBJanuary 22, 2024. Anca Voinea. The world’s largest top 300 co-operatives continued to grow in 2021, registering a joint turnover of US$2.4tn, up from US$2.17tn in 2020. Released on 25 January, the latest edition of the World Cooperative Monitor includes the top 300 alongside sector rankings, employment data and a special report on member ...
Key takeaways from the Co-op Group AGM - Co-operative News
WEBMay 25, 2024 · Solid results, member discussion, chicken welfare protests: Rebecca Harvey and Anca Voinea report. May 25, 2024. Co-operative News. Co-op Group members gathered in person and online for its AGM on 18 May, as the society celebrates 180 years since the Rochdale Pioneers first opened their doors. “I …
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WEBAug 7, 2024 · Co-operative News. Co-op legal expert Laura Moss discusses the future of the sector's legislation as the Law Commission…. Education. Meet…. Vernon Oakes, co-operative advocate and radio host. August 5, 2024. Rebecca Harvey. 'We need more politicians to understand co-ops and put in policies that help create co …
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · Co-op Group launches 24-hour delivery services from city stores. September 18, 2024. Miles Hadfield. Consumer co-op. Scotmid Co-op acquires funeral business, adding 24 sites to portfolio. September 18, 2024. Miles Hadfield. Consumer co-op. East of England Co-op announces £110,000 in community grants.