£8.75 billion paid late in six months. Over £5 billion undisputed. When late payment becomes policy, suppliers carry the risk. In this episode of The Late Payment Files, we look at what these numbers really mean — and what businesses

UK Business News Today – 10 March 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses are facing growing economic uncertainty as the conflict in the Middle East sends energy markets into turmoil, pushing oil prices higher and raising fears that

Friday Reflection: Do Businesses Really Practise What They Preach on Late Payments? James Salmon, Operations Director. Friday 6th March 2026 Last year we published a post titled “Practice What You Preach on Late Payments.” The message was simple. Businesses are

UK Business News Today – 6 March 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Small business owners are feeling the strain of economic uncertainty, with a new survey showing many losing sleep over rising costs, geopolitical tensions and cashflow concerns. At

£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