| 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 28 Jan 2026 | 36 | 32% | 65% | 3% | 88% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 23 Jul 2025 | 35 | 32% | 64% | 4% | 87% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jan 2025 | 33 | 34% | 65% | 1% | 84% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 23 Jul 2024 | 34 | 32% | 66% | 2% | 83% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 30 Jan 2024 | 33 | 35% | 62% | 3% | 81% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 27 Jul 2023 | 36 | 33% | 63% | 4% | 86% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Jan 2023 | 33 | 48% | 48% | 4% | 55% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 29 Jul 2022 | 32 | 58% | 38% | 4% | 33% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Jan 2022 | 31 | 60% | 38% | 2% | 23% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 27 Jul 2021 | 33 | 59% | 38% | 3% | 25% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 29 Jan 2021 | 31 | 57% | 41% | 2% | 35% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | 31 | 53% | 44% | 3% | 49% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 29 Jan 2020 | 25 | 75% | 21% | 4% | 30% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 30 Jul 2019 | 33 | 54% | 34% | 12% | 36% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 31 Jan 2019 | 41 | 37% | 53% | 10% | 45% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 31 Jan 2019 | 39 | 39% | 53% | 8% | 47% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
APTN Limited standard payment terms for freelancer invoices are 30 days from the date of invoice, for all other vendors standard payment terms are 45 days from date of invoice.
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
60
All disputes are dealt with through the Accounts Payables team in London with assistance from the department who procured the services or goods in question. Suppliers can contact the Payables team directly through the APTN Payable email address or telephone numbers provided on remittance advices. Queries are handled as a priority on a daily basis and escalated as appropriate within the business to ensure timely resolution. Complaints are raised as they occur to the Accounts Payable Manager and where necessary escalated to the Finance Director. Once disputes are resolved payments due are made on the next payment proposal.
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
Associated Press Television News Limited is a UK-registered company forming part of The Associated Press, the global news agency founded in 1846. The wider AP group provides text, photo, video, audio and data journalism to news organisations, broadcasters and brands worldwide, describing itself as delivering unbiased journalism and real-time updates from across the globe. AP's group operations span roughly 100 countries, with journalists producing thousands of pieces of content daily across breaking news, sports, business, entertainment and other topics. This UK entity operates as part of that international news-agency structure, with its registered office in London. Its listed business activity is news agency activities, reflecting its role within AP's global newsgathering and distribution operations rather than as an independent standalone publisher.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: ap.org · ap.org