Employee ownership has become the fastest growing business model in the UK

The Government’s shares-for-rights initiative has so far failed to attract any interest. But is it any surprise when there are many other less punitive arrangements available? We explore the pros and...

The controversial shares for rights schemes, which came into force yesterday, could see top talent choose to work for SMEs over larger competitors, according to employment lawyers.

Sports Direct has hailed its share bonus scheme as an "absolute game changer" as around 2,000 staff who have stayed with the business since the bonus plan was introduced in 2009 reap large rewards.

Government has announced changes to 'over-burdensome' share buy back rules aimed at boosting direct employee ownership and cutting red tape.

MPs have again backed the Government's controversial "shares for rights" scheme, defying the House of Lords, who had earlier rejected the bill for a second time.

MPs have backed the Government's plans to allow businesses to offer shares to their employees in return for reduced employment rights.

The controversial ‘Employee Shareholder’ clause of the Government’s Growth and Infrastructure Bill is to be put before the House of Commons today.

Chancellor George Osborne has today been urged to deliver on promises to make employee share schemes more attractive by making three key policy changes for the employee share plans industry.

Three-quarters of UK employees who engaged with their employee share ownership plan were more motivated and committed to their employer, showed a study released today.

British bookmaking company William Hill is set to share a £3.5 million payout with its staff.

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...