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Latest findings - November 2010 research                      

British corporates are worst offenders in £24 billion late payment debt

  • 33% of SMEs say corporates don’t pay on time
  • Payments delayed by up to 52 days
  • Late payment from public and third sectors improves
  • 158 million man hours lost to chasing overdue bills
  • Half Britain’s SMEs fall victim to late payment
  • £27,000 - average amount owed 

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