‘It’s Time to Pay up’, Says Starmer in Late Payments Crackdown

Government to crackdown on late payments with 'toughest laws'

New laws will be implementing maximum payment terms, mandatory interest charges and fines worth potential millions for those persistently paying bills late

Starmer’s late payment crackdown is pointless

They face higher National Insurance charges, increased business rates, crippling energy costs, and if they hire anyone: crushing employment rights. Still, never mind about any of that. The Prime Minister has today come up with a plan to finally show that he is on the side of small businesses and entrepreneurs. He will crack down

PM announces new help for small businesses during Swindon visit

Sir Keir Starmer says smaller firms having to chase payments is "holding Britain back".

Companies who pay suppliers late to be fined

Sir Keir Starmer said "it's time to pay up" as late payments cost the UK economy £11bn a year and shut down 38 businesses a day.

Keir Starmer unveils late payments crackdown as firms told 'it's time to pay up'

New powers will be handed to the small business commissioner to fine big companies that persistently pay their suppliers late - leaving smaller businesses struggling

UK Tightens Rules on Late Payments to Help Smaller Firms

The UK government said it would clamp down on late payments by companies, a key plank of its strategy to help smaller firms and boost economic growth.