Here's a snapshot of payment performance based on surveying 1000 companies:
The 10.9 point decline in average payment score indicates a notable deterioration in payment practices among London companies. While further investigation is needed to pinpoint the exact causes, this decrease suggests businesses are taking longer to pay their suppliers, potentially impacting cash flow and financial stability for smaller enterprises. This has significant implications for suppliers, who can use a late payment calculator to understand the potential impact of delayed invoices.
One-line summary: Payment practices in London have worsened, with average scores decreasing from 87.1 in 2020 to 76.2 in 2025.
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The UK agriculture sector is significantly outperforming the UK average for payment practices, suggesting a degree of fi
The year-on-year decline of 0.1 points, while statistically insignificant, suggests a stagnation in payment performance
The UK air travel sector significantly outperforms the national average when it comes to payment practices, achieving a
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