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North East Payment Practices Report 2025

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North East Businesses Buck UK Payment Trend with Strong Scores

The Numbers

  • Companies analysed: 118
  • Average PaymentCheck Score: 62.7/100
  • UK average PaymentCheck Score: 50.0/100
  • North East average is 12.7 points above the UK average.
  • Software sector boasts a 98.2 average with one company analysed.

What Stands Out

The North East is significantly outperforming the rest of the UK in payment practices. While a single software company skews the sector averages, it's notable that the best payers include diverse industries from travel to student loans.

Best Payers

The region's top payers demonstrate a commitment to timely payments, potentially fostering stronger supplier relationships. Here are the top 5 performers, all scoring above 96/100:

  1. HAYS TRAVEL LIMITED - 99.4/100
  2. TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED - 99.37/100
  3. SUNDERLAND CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED - 98.24/100
  4. EVERFLOW LIMITED - 98.2/100
  5. STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED - 96.43/100

Worst Payers

A significant gap exists between the best and worst performers in the region. Several companies are lagging behind, potentially impacting their suppliers' cash flow:

  1. GAP GROUP LIMITED - 29.42/100
  2. TECHNIP UK LIMITED - 32.6/100
  3. LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED - 37/100
  4. CMP PRODUCTS LIMITED - 37.63/100
  5. TECHNIPFMC UMBILICALS LTD - 37.7/100

Sector Breakdown

Sector averages reveal varying payment performance across industries in the North East:

  • Software: 98.2 avg (1 companies)
  • Care Services: 86.5 avg (2 companies)
  • Events And Venues: 82.0 avg (2 companies)
  • Financial Services: 81.6 avg (6 companies)
  • Human Resources: 74.9 avg (2 companies)

The software sector shows exceptional performance but with only one company accounted for, general conclusions about the sector are impossible to draw. It’s worth noting that care services and financial services have relatively high averages, suggesting a possible regional focus on ethical financial practices.

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While the North East shows an encouraging average PaymentCheck Score of 62.7, the presence of companies scoring below 40 highlights the need for continued improvements in payment practices across all industries.