Action to knock down the barriers stopping British businesses from becoming employee-owned was launched by deputy prime minister Nick Clegg (pictured) and minister for employment relations, Norman...

More than £200 million was given to UK workers in free shares last year, according to the annual ifs ProShare Employee Share Survey.

The first ‘John Lewis-style’ business created from a central government service, was launched yesterday by Francis Maude (pictured), minister for the Cabinet Office.

The ESOP Centre gave its support to calls for a dedicated minister for employee share ownership.

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has announced plans to create a “John Lewis economy” by increasing employee share-ownership schemes and making it easier for employers to take part.

Norman Lamb, the newly appointed business minister, has appointed Graeme Nuttall as the Government’s independent adviser on employee ownership.

The Government is to reform the tax system to encourage employee share ownership.

Staff at retail chain Sports Direct, are set to enjoy an average share bonus of £44,000 each – but will have to wait until 2013 for the bulk of it.

As some companies report an upturn and others only just start to feel the pain, no organisation should neglect the effect of reward on talent.

The John Lewis Partnership is a unique and misunderstood model, according to a legal practice that specialises in employee share plans.

Business Secretary Vince Cable said at least 10% of the shares in Royal Mail will go to its employees.

Employers admit they need to raise the bar when it comes to financial education, according to new research.