The data sector significantly outperforms the UK average in payment practices, suggesting a greater focus on timely supplier payments. However, the wide range between the top and bottom payers – a difference of 65.47 points – indicates a lack of consistency across the sector.
Scotland appears to lead in payment performance, with an average score of 95.2, but this is based on a sample size of only one company, so it's difficult to draw definitive conclusions. London, despite having the largest sample size with 29 companies, has a lower regional average of 74.4/100, suggesting that its concentration of data businesses doesn't necessarily translate to consistently good payment practices.
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Despite an impressive sector average of 71.3, the 65.47-point gap between top and bottom payers highlights a need for more consistent and equitable payment practices within the UK data sector.
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