Royal Mail Delays: Why Email Addresses and Early Referral Now Matter More Than Ever Recent reports that Royal Mail executives are to be called before Parliament over serious letter delivery failures should concern every business that relies on post to

Business news 26 February 2026 UK equity markets are at record highs — yet beneath the surface, the pressures on SMEs are intensifying. Almost £8.75bn of invoices were paid late by large UK companies in just six months, service sector

£112 Billion Unpaid: Why Transparency Will Not Fix Late Payment Small businesses in the UK are owed an estimated £112 billion in unpaid invoices. Nearly half of all invoices are paid late. Around 38 small suppliers close every day, with

Watch the latest episode of The Late Payment Files In this episode, we explore why authority and credibility dramatically improve payment outcomes — and how to use them correctly in your credit control process. It’s Not Just What You Say

Business news 12 February 2026 Small firms are facing pressures comparable to the pandemic — but without the emergency support. £112bn in unpaid invoices. 38 SMEs closing daily due to late payment. GDP growth just 0.1%. Business investment falling. Meanwhile,