While the observed 1.1-point improvement suggests a marginal enhancement in payment practices within the creative sector, the change is relatively small and may not represent a substantial shift in the overall financial health of these businesses. The reduced sample size in 2025, down to 38 companies, should be noted, as this could have a minor effect on the comparative score. Companies grappling with slow payments can use a late payment calculator to determine the financial impact of delays.
One-line summary: Creative sector payment scores saw a minimal rise, from 71.6 (42 companies) in 2024 to 72.6 (38 companies) in 2025.