The government will sell half of its remaining shares in Royal Mail, and give a further stake to employees, Chancellor George Osborne has said.
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More than two-thirds of home businesses run by first time entrepreneurs
Home-based businesses add £300bn to the economy, according to research.
Small businesses ‘at risk from cyber-crime’
New research has revealed that 45 per cent of small and micro businesses in the South east have experienced cybercrime.
Sainsbury’s sales fall for sixth consecutive quarter
The supermarket price war has taken a further toll on Sainsbury’s as the chain reported its sixth quarter of falling sales.
Spotify valued at $8.53bn valuation after fresh funding round
Spotify has reporteldy closed a £341million round of funding that values the company at £5.53billion just days after Apple launched its hotly-anticipated rival.
Aston Villa announce new sponsor for next two seasons
FA Cup finalists Aston Villa have announced QuickBooks as the club’s main sponsor for the 2015-2016 season.
HSBC moves to cut 25,000 jobs globally
Branch closures in the UK and six other major markets are among cost-saving measures to be detailed as chief executive Stuart Gulliver briefs shareholders
How to deal with a difficult co-worker
A difficult co-worker can suck all the joy out of your work and even make you less effective. But with a few skills and strategies, you can get back to what you need to be doing.
Burberry chief’s £8m pay risks new revolt
Burberry has risked the wrath of investors by awarding a pay package of nearly £8 million to its chief executive barely a year after a rebellion in which shareholders voted down the fashion company’s boardroom remuneration report.
UK credit rating at threat if country leaves EU, Moody’s warns
Brexit could imperil the UK’s growth prospects and damage its high sovereign debt rating
8 toxic employees who ruin great companies
Sometimes the greater “evil” lies just beneath the surface.
Deutsche Bank co-chiefs quit over scandals
Deutsche Bank’s beleaguered co-chief executives have resigned abruptly as one of the world’s largest investment banks struggles to overcome a swathe of scandals.
HSBC to reveal plans over UK headquarters
CEO Stuart Gulliver expected to address strategy just a day before George Osborne’s annal Mansion House speech to audience of top bankers
BT seen as likely takeover target for Germans
Telecoms deal mania increases speculation that Deutsche Telekom is eyeing Britain’s former state monopoly.
Vodafone and owner of Virgin Media ‘in talks’
Virgin Media owner Liberty Global and Vodafone are reportedly discussing a range of possibilities, including a merger
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