THE FINANCIAL TIMES (M-M UK) LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 01398449
- Registered Address
- Bracken House, 1 Friday Street, London, England, EC4M 9BT
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 11
- Turnover
- £3,732,000
- EBITDA
- -£209,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://ftbusiness.com
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 8 November 1978
- Nature of Business
- 58190 - Other publishing activities
- Industries
- Coming Soon
- Region
- London
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Performance Reports History
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 28 Aug 2025 | 26 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 29 Jan 2025 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% |
Payment Time Trends
Payment Distribution Trends
Invoice Payment Practices
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Payment Terms
Standard payment terms
The most common supplier payment terms are: • 30 Days – Vendors The maximum payment period agreed to in January to June 2025 is 30 days. Payment terms depends largely on agreements with respective suppliers. Should the agreement be silent, the default payment term of 30 applies. There have been no changes to standard payment terms in the reporting period.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
Dispute Resolution Process
The business contact is responsible for confirming that the good / service delivered is of the required quality before payment is actioned. Invoice disputes are addressed with the suppliers directly by the business contact. Invoices under dispute can be processed within Oracle ebusiness suite and placed on hold. Approval and payment may take some time as dependent on the resolution of the dispute. Suppliers can contact the Global Accounts Payable team via its group mailbox accounts.payable@ft.com. An Accounts Payable Analyst would be available to answer supplier queries 22 x 5. The Global Accounts Payable team ensures that authorizers are regularly chased to approve invoices in their approval queues and any long outstanding invoices not approved within reasonable timeframes will be queried, thereby, identifying any disputed invoice. We recommend suppliers to send their invoices directly to email address accounts.payable@ft.com to be lodged within our Oracle system and to commence tracking through to settlement
Other Payment Information
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Company Summary
The Financial Times (M-M UK) Limited is a British company that provides financial news and analysis through its newspaper, website, and other digital platforms
The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in London.\n\nAs a leading financial news provider, The Financial Times offers a wide range of products and services to its readers
These include daily newspapers, online subscriptions, and specialized publications such as the FT Weekend and the FT Wealth
The company also offers a variety of events, conferences, and training programs for professionals and businesses in the financial industry.\n\nIn addition to its core business, The Financial Times is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact
The company has set a goal to become carbon-neutral by 2020 and has implemented energy-efficient practices in its offices and printing facilities
It also uses sustainably sourced paper for its newspapers and has reduced its use of plastic packaging.\n\nThe Financial Times is led by CEO John Ridding, who has been with the company since 1987
Under his leadership, the company has expanded its global reach and digital presence
The company also has a dedicated team of editors, journalists, and analysts who provide high-quality and unbiased financial news and analysis to its readers.\n\nFor any inquiries or information, The Financial Times can be contacted through their website, www.ft.com, or their registered office at One Southwark Bridge, London, SE1 9HL
The company is committed to providing accurate and reliable financial news and continues to be a trusted source for professionals and businesses around the world
