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UK’s celebrated music coop says close to reopening
LONDON, December 21, 2025 — Campaigners fighting to save the home of a much-loved community music project have said they are getting “really close” to reopening, thanks to a special new compilation…
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Retailer agrees merger to create UK’s largest independent cooperative society
LONDON, December 6, 2025 — A LICHFIELD retailer has agreed a merger which will see the creation of the largest independent co-operative society in the UK. Members of Central Co-op and the…
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Record-breaking year for cooperatives and mutuals as income hits £179.2bln
LONDON, September 24, 2025 – Cooperatives and mutuals across the UK have achieved a record-breaking year, generating a combined income of £179.2 billion and employing over 1.5 million people, according to the…
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Dangerous sex work: BBC documentary on Ugandan migrants sparks debate in Parliament
KAMPALA, September 17, 2025 — Members of Parliament [MPs] have called on government to negotiate better bi-lateral agreements on labour externalisation, following a recent British Broadcasting Corporation [BBC] documentary that showcased Ugandan…
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International tourism up 5 percent in first half of 2025 despite global challenges
KAMPALA, September 10, 2025 — According to UN Tourism, almost 690 million tourists travelled internationally between January and June 2025, about 33 million more than in the same period of 2024, though…
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Coop Congress brought over 400 international delegates to Rochdale
LONDON, August 21, 2025 — Over 400 delegates from more than 60 countries attended this year’s UK Coop Congress, as part of a week-long celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives. International…
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Egypt’s sweet potato exports surge amid growing demand in Europe
CAIRO, August 12, 2025 — Egypt’s sweet potato sector is experiencing robust growth, with exports reaching record levels as global demand, particularly from European Union [EU] and United Kingdom [UK] markets, continues…
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Teso: Officials decry shortage of agricultural extension workers
SOROTI, July 31, 2025 – – A shortage of agricultural extension workers in some parts of Teso Sub-region is hindering farmers’ access to vital market information and support, concerned officials have warned.…
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Standard Chartered launches digital assets trading for institutional clients
KAMPALA, July 18, 2025 – In line with its commitment to offer clients safe, trusted and efficient digital assets solutions and following the successful launch of its digital assets custody service, Standard…
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UK-funded project to revamp over 100 roads across Kampala
KAMPALA, July 10, 2025 –– Kampala Capital City Authority [KCCA] has entered into an agreement with UK-based global infrastructure firm COLAS to launch the Kampala City Roads and Bridges Upgrading Project [KCRBUP],…
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