Clear the overdues — or they’ll follow you all year If an invoice is still unpaid in January, it’s no longer a “Christmas delay”. It’s a pattern. Historic overdues have a habit of poisoning everything that comes after them. New

Credit check your customers (yes, even the “good ones”) One of the most common phrases heard in credit control is: “We’ve worked with them for years. They’re fine.” Sometimes that’s true. Sometimes the credit file tells a very different story.

Late payment lesson from the courts: deadlines really do matter Late payment disputes aren’t just a problem for small businesses chasing invoices. A recent High Court case shows that even large contractors can come badly unstuck if they miss payment

Slow Payers: The Hidden Costs Draining UK Businesses Giving credit to customers remains a cornerstone of business-to-business (B2B) trade in the UK. But in today’s high-interest, cost-constrained economy, slow payers are more than just an annoyance – they’re a serious

Business news 11 November 2025 Britain’s economy is losing steam just weeks before the Budget. Growth has stalled, unemployment is climbing, and investors are preparing for tax hikes that could hit both households and businesses. With spending slowing and confidence