While the South West performs significantly better than the UK average, the stark contrast between the best and worst payers reveals considerable inconsistencies. The presence of related companies (Kerry Foods and Kerry Ingredients) among the worst payers suggests systemic issues within that particular corporate group.
These companies demonstrate excellent payment practices, consistently paying suppliers on time:
These companies consistently struggle to pay their suppliers promptly, potentially harming smaller businesses:
Several sectors in the South West demonstrate notably strong payment performance:
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Despite the South West boasting an average PaymentCheck score 20.7 points higher than the UK average, the bottom payers, like Princess Yachts with a score of just 14.9/100, highlight the need for improved payment practices across the board.
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