Acas has published a plan to lift the UK out of its current productivity slump. However, it comes as new research from Oxford Economics suggests UK productivity could be set to dramatically improve.

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The UK has one of the world's most diverse start-up ecosystems, according to new research.

The number of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK is growing at the fastest rate since the financial crisis in 2008, according to new figures.

Derby tops the list of the fastest growing UK area, as new research shows that manufacturing is fuelling a business revival in the Midlands.

Escalating skills shortages and increased competition for talent are making it much harder for many firms to recruit the staff they need.

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George Osborne has announced new fiscal rules to ensure that, in future, governments remain in budget surplus. However, not all business experts are convinced by his strategy.

There has been a steady decline in the number of women working in the digital sector over the past 13 years, according to new research.

The late payment culture is stifling growth and threatening to derail some of the UK's micro-businesses according to new research.