Building Co-operation in the Capital
Co-operatives London and Positive Ageing in London are organising a major event on social care and co-operation in April. Subtitled 'Meeting the aspirations and needs of an ageing population through ownership & control', the meeting will feature a keynote address by Ed Mayo, Secretary-General of Co-operatives UK, and is aimed at: Professionals in health and social … [Read more...]
Think tank ResPublica has just published a major essay collection 'Making it Mutual' looking at the opportunities for mutuals in various sectors, and the policies that can better support their development. … [Read more...]
Co-operatives UK have launched a microsite which has all the resources for the forthcoming Co-operatives Fortnight. … [Read more...]
In Michael Winterbottom's 24 Hour Party People, Tony Wilson (played by Steve Coogan) is dismayed to see one of Factory Records' acts playing what to his ears sounds and look suspiciously like jazz; a big no-no to Wilson's showbusiness bent because he views jazz as a form in which 'the band always have more fun than the audience'. … [Read more...]
From the Bedroom Tax through to changes to Housing Benefit payments and Council Tax benefit cuts, the Government are engaged in a raft of changes to welfare that will have a serious impact on housing. … [Read more...]
Strategic Marketing Manager - Co-operative News Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro rata on 21 hours per week … [Read more...]