Business Insights

Longer payment delays a headache for UK construction firms

Construction firms have waited longer for payments during the past year than in previous years, according to new analysis from Funding Options.

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Insolvency risk rises for North West retailers

The retail sector in the North West of England is facing tough times, as the proportion of outlets facing an increased insolvency risk has surged since June.

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Half of firms reveal they pay suppliers late

Slow internal processes and poor automation practices are two major factors behind the late payment culture that exists in the UK, new research has found.

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Small engineering firms reveal supply chain finance concerns

More than half of engineering services firms have said significant levels of their turnover are locked higher up the supply chain, new research shows.

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Gloomy outlook for SMEs as overseas trading declines

The UK’s small businesses remained pessimistic over their growth prospects for a third consecutive quarter, new data from WorldFirst shows.

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