To deliver prosperity throughout our communities, the UK needs a new era of partnership between government and businesses of all sizes and in all corners of the UK.

The entrepreneurial spirit of the UK is thriving and we are home to some of the most innovative businesses in the world. However, against this optimistic foundation is the reality that productivity growth remains weak, with the UK lagging 17% behind the G7 average. Businesses take decisions on a daily basis that affect productivity and this report highlights best practice from highly productive scale-up firms.

Middlesex University has partnered with global payment processing company Worldpay Group plc to deliver a Masters degree in Management in the International Payments Ecosystem – the first of its kind in the payments sector.

New technology is ushering in the “fourth industrial revolution” – but how can the UK’s manufacturers make the most of the opportunities?

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The boss of the luxury flooring firm on how it has competed with China and found success, despite the UK’s industrial strategy

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Innovation is fundamental to UK prosperity – boosting job creation, investment and productivity – but government and industry need to keep pace with evolving practices and technologies to create the best environment to sustain it.

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Output in the manufacturing sector was stable over the past quarter, but orders fell, according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey.

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The digital revolution is in full swing, presenting a real opportunity for businesses.

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On-campus centre encourages collaboration, enhances university research and business innovation, supports business-relevant education, and provides opportunities to identify and recruit talented work-ready graduates.

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