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The late payments crackdown will grant stronger powers to the Small Business Commissioner to wield multi-million pound fines against large firms that do not pay promptly<\/h2>\n

According to the government, late payments<\/a> cost the UK economy \u00a311bn per year and cause, on average, 38 UK businesses to close every day.<\/p>\n

New powers granted to the Small Business Commissioner include the ability to carry out spot checks and enforce a 30-day invoice verification period to speed up resolutions to disputes.<\/p>\n

Incoming legislation will also introduce maximum payment terms of 60 days, reducing to 45 days.<\/p>\n

Audit committees, under the proposals, will be legally required to scrutinise payment practices at board level, placing greater pressure on large firms to show they\u2019re treating small suppliers fairly backed by mandatory interest charges for those who pay late.<\/p>\n

“Our message is clear: it\u2019s time to pay up\u201d<\/h3>\n

Prime minister Keir Starmer commented: \u201cFrom builders and electricians to freelance designers and manufacturers, too many hardworking people are being forced to spend precious hours chasing payments instead of doing what they do best \u2013 growing their businesses. It\u2019s unfair, it\u2019s exhausting and it\u2019s holding Britain back. So our message is clear: it\u2019s time to pay up.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough our Small Business Plan, we\u2019re not only tackling the scourge of late payments once and for all, but we\u2019re giving small business owners the backing and stability they need for their business to thrive, driving growth across the country through our Plan for Change<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Small business minister Gareth Thomas added: \u201cI want the UK to be the best place in the world to start a business, grow and succeed – and that\u2019s why we\u2019ve taken bold steps today. Too many small firms go under each year because they aren\u2019t paid on time – that is completely unacceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n

The CIOB has welcomed the crackdown on late payments<\/h3>\n

David Barnes, CIOB\u2019s head of policy and public affairs, said: \u201cWe have long called for stronger protections for SMEs, which form the backbone of the construction industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the majority of the UK\u2019s sector being made up of SMEs, we welcome the Government\u2019s focus on supporting smaller businesses through this new plan \u2013 especially the steps to address the issue of late payments.<\/p>\n

\u201cLate payments have plagued the sector for too long, causing significant cashflow challenges, hindering growth, and in many cases, forcing businesses to shut up shop. Over the past decade, construction firms have accounted for approximately 18% of total insolvencies in England and Wales, whilst accounting for less than 15% of companies.<\/p>\n

\u201cResearch figures suggest small businesses across multiple industries are owed more than \u00a326bn in late payments. In 2022, more than half of all the invoices sent to construction firms were paid late, with data suggesting many major contractors were paying 20% of invoices late.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe introduction of tougher payment legislation, greater enforcement powers for the Small Business Commissioner, and mandatory board-level scrutiny of payment practices are significant steps forward. These changes will help create a more stable, fair, and resilient construction supply chain.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re ready to continue working with government and industry partners to ensure the successful implementation of these measures, and to continue championing the needs of SMEs across the construction sector.”<\/p>\n

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