East Midlands Outpaces UK in Payment Performance, But Stark Disparities Remain

The Numbers

• Companies Analysed: 256
• Average PaymentCheck Score (East Midlands): 62.0/100
• UK Average PaymentCheck Score: 50.0/100
• East Midlands Advantage: 12.0 points above UK average

What Stands Out

The East Midlands shows a considerably stronger payment culture than the UK average, but a wide range exists in how individual companies perform; some are excellent, others are dire. It's noteworthy that some household names are among the worst offenders when it comes to paying invoices.

Best Payers

These companies lead the way in the East Midlands in 2025, demonstrating exceptional payment practices:

1. INTERFLORA BRITISH UNIT - 100/100
2. EXPERIAN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED - 100/100
3. OAKHAM SCHOOL - 99.6/100
4. CRONER GROUP LIMITED - 99.6/100
5. TRANSFORM TRUST - 99.4/100

Worst Payers

These companies sit at the bottom of the PaymentCheck Score rankings, indicating significant room for improvement in their payment practices:

1. PTS GROUP LIMITED - 15.4/100
2. THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC - 17.6/100
3. DRUCK LIMITED - 18.7/100
4. BOOTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED - 22/100
5. FORTERRA BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED - 23.6/100

Sector Breakdown

Sector performance varies dramatically, highlighting the significance of industry when assessing payment risk:

• Software: 100.0 avg (1 companies)
• Financial Services: 90.2 avg (9 companies)
• Professional Services: 83.0 avg (5 companies)
• Creative: 80.3 avg (6 companies)
• Travel And Transportation: 79.4 avg (3 companies)

It's important to note the limited sample size in several of these sectors, potentially skewing the average. For example, the Software sector score represents a single company, so you can't really draw any conclusions. Financial Services look the best, with a score of 90.2 across 9 companies.

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While the East Midlands outperforms the UK national average by 12 points, the payment scores of PTS Group Limited (15.4) compared to Interflora British Unit (100) show that consistency is still a significant challenge.

2025: The Story

East Midlands payment practices presented a nuanced picture in 2025, with the average score remaining static at 62.0/100 across a reduced pool of 256 companies. Despite this overall stagnation, individual narratives offer a dynamic view. Greencore Foods Limited showcased an impressive turnaround, skyrocketing by +51.8 points to reach 90.8/100, signaling a clear prioritization of supplier relations. In contrast, XMA Limited experienced a notable dip of -5.8 points, bringing their score to 80.4/100, suggesting a shift that could impact their supply chain. The region also welcomed significant new entrants like East Midlands International Airport Limited, debuting with a strong 87.5/100. With 63 companies no longer featuring in the data, the East Midlands payment landscape is becoming less transparent overall. Suppliers should meticulously track specific partners, as regional averages mask critical individual performance shifts.