Here's a side-by-side view of payment performance in the West Midlands:
While the average payment score increased, the 0.4-point rise represents only a marginal improvement year-over-year. A significant detail is the 15% decrease in the number of companies included in the 2025 sample, potentially skewing the results towards businesses with stronger payment practices. Businesses struggling with late payments can use a late payment calculator to understand the financial impact of delayed invoices.
One-line summary: Despite a drop of 53 participants in 2025, the average payment score in the West Midlands edged up from 63.3 to 63.8.
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The year-on-year decline of 0.1 points, while statistically insignificant, suggests a stagnation in payment performance
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