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Cooperatives & Communities
Cooperative Fund seeking US$ 600,000 to support post-crisis recovery and peacebuilding
LONDON, July 9, 2026 — A global cooperative fund established to promote peace and support cooperatives recovering from crises is seeking to raise more than US$ 600,000 by the end of 2026…
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Ugandan farmers launch UK court case to halt EACOP
KAMPALA, July 8, 2026 – Four Ugandan farmers have filed a case before the High Court in London seeking to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline [ EACOP ] from commencing…
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UK set to initiate EUDR-aligned deforestation regulations
LONDON, June 25, 2026 – The UK Government is initiating new regulations aimed at ensuring that everyday products sold in the country, including items like coffee and cocoa, do not contribute to…
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Invest Africa, and FirstBank UK to Host Joint Closing Reception as part of The Africa Debate 2026
LONDON, June 1, 2026 — The Mayor of London and FirstBank UK have announced a joint Closing Reception, marking the conclusion of The Africa Debate 2026, taking place this Wednesday at The…
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Uganda seeks serious, mutually beneficial partnerships, says PSST Ggoobi
LONDON, April 22, 2026 — The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury [PSST], Ramathan Ggoobi, has invited United Kingdom investors to partner with Uganda, urging them to invest and prosper alongside…
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MTIC, partners to convene National Trade Review Conference 2026
KAMPALA, February 23, 2026 — Uganda is set to take a bold step towards reshaping its economic future as the National Trade Review Conference convenes on March 4-5, 2026 at Speke Resort…
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Uganda and UK partner to hold joint forum on agro-industrialisation
KAMPALA, February 6, 2026 – Uganda has entered into a partnership with the United Kingdom [ UK ] to hold the first-ever joint forum on agro-industrialisation, aimed at enhancing business cooperation between…
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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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