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The firms turning their workers into owners

Aficionados of employee-owned companies say it makes perfect business sense.

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US lifts steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada

Mexico is also expected to see levies lifted, paving the way for a new North American trade agreement.

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Pound slides to four-month low after Brexit talks end

Investors are pricing in a higher chance of the UK leaving the EU without a deal, say analysts.

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US supercomputer maker Cray Inc bought in £1bn deal

Buyer HPE hopes to capture more of the market for data generated by areas such as artificial intelligence.

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‘Booth babes’ cause controversy at business show

Visitors express surprise and dismay that an exhibitor used “booth babes” to attract attention to its stand.

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EasyJet chief defends Champions League final flight costs

The airline’s boss says “enormous” demand has pushed prices up: “That is how the system works.”

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Thomas Cook shares ‘worthless’, says Citigroup

Shares in the travel firm plunge almost 30% after Citigroup says the company’s shares have no value.

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Amazon invests in Deliveroo food courier

Deliveroo says it is looking forward to working with “customer obsessed” Amazon.

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Boeing completes 737 Max software upgrade

The firm will seek certification from the US regulator which grounded the jet after two crashes.

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Metro Bank raises £375m in new funds to bolster finances

The lender issues new shares to bolster its finances, in an attempt to ease fears over its future.