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22 May '13

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Ed Mayo is calling for co-operators to petition the Government's consultation

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United KingdomUse of co-operative name under threat by British Government

Co-operatives UK has launched a campaign to protect the use of the co-operative name by new businesses.

(0)Co-operatives, Consumer, Democracy, Politics, Regional Organisations
Global NewsICA launches website for Cape Town event

The official website for this year’s biggest global gathering for co-operators has been launched.

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Global NewsTake part in research to help shape a new brand for co-operatives

Co-operatives around the world are being invited to take part in a research project to help influence the design of a global identity for the co-operative movement.

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The cover of the 'New Lanark: Spinning Lives' depicts orphan Fiona

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Global NewsHistorical book tells the tale of the co-operative movement's inspiration

There are hundreds of historical documents surrounding the revolutionary work done by Robert Owen and his father-in-law David Dale at the New Lanark Mills in Scotland. However for ...

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Ramsey Margolis, Executive Director of New Zealand Cooperatives Association.

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New ZealandI ♥ Co-ops: Cooperative Business New Zealand

I ♥ co-ops shows the amazing power of co-operatives in the different trades and sectors throughout the world. This week we have featured a video of Ramsey Margolis, ...

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PanamaNational Co-operative Council aims to boost co-operative development across Panama

Delegates at the National Co-operative Council of Panama discussed new measures to boost co-operative development at their 23 General Assembly.

(0)Agriculture, Co-operatives, Regional Organisations
Busy Bee Toyshop win best shop in Manchester!

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United KingdomUK's only co-op toyshop named best toyshop

THE only co-operative toyshop in the UK has been named the most family friendly shop in Manchester by Mamas&Papas.

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Urban tree surgeons.

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United KingdomUrban tree surgeon co-op raises £100,000

A co-operative of urban tree surgeons can realise their full potential as they have seen their community share issue pass the £100,000 milestone.

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Carbon co-op 'ask the expert' workshop.

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United KingdomCarbon Co-op holds community energy events

Community green energy organisation, Carbon Co-op, are holding a number of events to help people learn more about green projects in their area.

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Global NewsUnited Nations mark end of a historical year for the co-op movement

As the International Year of Co-operatives comes to an end, the global co-operative movement is getting ready to celebrate its success at the United Nations' closing ...