Morrisons staff asked to invest thousands in their own company

Exclusive: Some employees report feeling pressed by private equity owners to contribute to an ailing business

Hospitality sector: mini-budget judged a missed opportunity to help

Freeze on alcohol duty welcomed, but lack of new measures to support struggling businesses disappoints

Stationery, crafts and book retailer reports ‘encouraging’ recent trading and annual pre-tax profit of £10.2m

Government to consult on long-called-for scheme which is likely to cost almost £1.3bn

Furniture retailer is latest in a string of pandemic winners to see profits hit by cost of living crisis

Hourly rate to increase by between 10% and 14.5%, benefiting 23,500 employees

Despite 8% rise in sales over past six weeks, retailer worries that energy costs will dampen consumer spending

Exclusive: Faith In Nature to give non-executive director or ‘nature guardian’ voice in business strategy

Album by Newcastle singer-songwriter India Arkin will be released by 1921 Records in October

Deal prevents Cowgill, who will also receive year’s salary and potential bonus, from setting up rival retailer

Retailer will give 4,500 workers £250 shopping voucher as part of £15m support package

Mike Ashley is stepping down from Frasers Group board, but Sports Direct founder leaves lasting legacy

The depressing outcome of the split is a legal challenge in the US over Zantac that will run on for years

Businesses from bars to shops are buckling under the strain of energy bills and damage to trade and staffing

Retail tycoon to remain as the controlling shareholder of Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner