What the Sunday papers said

The Observer

• Downing Street is set to dump controversial plans to force everyone in Britain to have an identity card after new evidence revealed that the scheme would be "close to useless" in the fight against terrorism. Click here to read more on thePublican.com.

The Sunday Times​

• Leaked cabinet papers reveal a plot by Jack Straw and Gordon Brown to scupper Tony Blair's plans to introduce compulsory ID cards. Click here to read more on thePublican.com.

As well as being Britain's biggest landlady, Karen Jones of Spirit Group is likely to become the wealthiest. She is said to be negotiating a new multi-million pound pay deal following Spirit's deal to by Scottish & Newcastle Retail for £2.51bn. Click here to read more on thePublican.com.

Police officers across Britain could be given access to high-voltage stun guns as early as next year after the success of pilot schemes.

Business owners in France are revolting over laws which stipulate that workers can only work 35 hours per week.

The Independent on Sunday​

• Allied Domecq is aiming to double its share of the £280m liqueur market with Tia Lusso and is spending £1m to sponsor the nightly Very Graham Norton chat show in the run up to Christmas.

The Business​

• The Swiss drinks group Hess is expected to claim victory over the world's second largest drinks company, Allied Domecq, this week when it gains control of Australian winemaker Peter Lehmann wines. Click here to read more on thePublican.com.

The Mail on Sunday​

• Drinks giant Diageo is to cash in on a £1.34 billion windfall from selling part of its 21 per cent stake in US food giant General Mills.

Many of Britain's small businesses are considering job cuts after this month's minimum wage increase.

Britain is heading for full employment for the first time in a generation, a key survey will show this week.

The Sunday Express​

• Profit warnings have hit a low for the second successive quarter, with just 38 registered warnings from listed companies between July and September.

Research out later this week from the British Chambers of Commerce is expected to show that few business owners think trading conditions will improve by Christmas.

The Sunday Telegraph​

• No industry-related news.