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Small Business Protections (Late Payments) Bill

The King's Speech 2026 bill to tackle late payments to small businesses and the self-employed, including stronger legal protections and enforcement against poor payment practices.

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15 Feb 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Small Business Commissioner: statutory review 2023

Why linked: Small Business Commissioner statutory review 2023 consultation; part of the Payment and Cashflow Review informing late payment protections

As part of the recently announced Payment and Cashflow Review , w e are seeking views and evidence to inform the Statutory Review of the Small Business Commissioner, looking at particularly its effectiveness in improving payment practices in commercial transactions …

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15 Feb 2023 | Consultation (open) Department for Business and Trade Small Business Commissioner linked direct

Statutory Review of the Small Business Commissioner

Why linked: Statutory Review of the Small Business Commissioner consultation (open 2023); directly informs the legislative scope and enhanced enforcement mechanisms

Statutory Review of the Small Business Commissioner consultation (open 2023); directly informs the legislative scope and enhanced enforcement mechanisms

In response to: Small Business Commissioner: invitation for views on the statutory review 2023

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15 Feb 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Business and Trade Small Business Commissioner linked direct

Small Business Commissioner: invitation for views on the statutory review 2023

Why linked: Small Business Commissioner statutory review invitation 2023; formal consultation driving policy reform

We're seeking views on the Small Business Commissioner’s effectiveness, as part of a statutory review.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Statutory Review of the Small Business Commissi…
31 Jan 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Amendments to the Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017

Why linked: 2023-01-31 consultation on amendments to Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017 - pre-legislative consultation directly on late payment enforcement

We're seeking views on proposals to amend and improve the Payment Practices and Performance Regulations, and whether they should extend beyond their current expiry date of 6 April 2024. The consultation sets out proposals on: amending the expiry date to …

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17 Nov 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Statutory Review of The Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017

Why linked: 2021-11-17 statutory review of Reporting on Payment Practices Regulations - formal review of existing enforcement mechanism

The objectives of the reporting on payment practices and performance regulations are firstly to increase transparency and public scrutiny of large businesses’ payment practices and performance, and secondly to give small business suppliers better information so they can make informed …

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1 Oct 2020 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Increasing the Scope and Powers of the Small Business Commissioner

Why linked: 2020 Consultation on increasing Small Business Commissioner powers; substantive policy consultation on mechanisms and enforcement

This consultation seeks views on the merits of strengthening the Small Business Commissioner’s ("the Commissioner") ability to assist small businesses by providing them with effective mechanisms for redress, in respect of late payments. The Commissioner would potentially gain powers to …

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1 Oct 2020 | Consultation (closed) Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Increasing the scope and powers of the Small Business Commissioner

Why linked: 2020 Consultation on increasing scope and powers of Small Business Commissioner; directly addresses late payment redress mechanisms in scope

This consultation seeks views on strengthening the Commissioner’s ability to provide small businesses with mechanisms for redress, in respect of late payments.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Increasing the scope and powers of the Small Bu… (38pp)
4 Oct 2018 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Creating a Responsible Payment Culture: A Call for Evidence in Tackling Late Payment

Why linked: 2018 Government consultation 'Creating a Responsible Payment Culture'; foundational policy evidence-gathering on late payment culture and enforcement

The Government is building an environment in which small and medium-sized businesses can continue to prosper, tackling the continuing issue of late payments is vital for this to happen. Businesses with good credit and cash flow management build a positive …

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31 Jan 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Business payment practices and policies: duty to report

Why linked: 2017-01-31 Business payment practices and policies consultation outcome - foundational consultation on payment reporting and practices regulation

We’re asking for views on our proposals to make companies report on their payment performance to help create responsible payment practices.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill:… (30pp)
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↓ Annex E: duty to report on payment practices and policies -… (64pp) ↓ Annex F: duty to report on payment practices and policies -… (4pp) ↓ Duty to report on payment practices and performance: govern… (29pp) ↓ Duty to report on payment practices and performance: final … (30pp) ↓ Duty to report on payment practices and performance: final … (4pp) ↓ Duty to report on payment practices and performance: summar… (14pp)
7 Oct 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Innovation & Skills linked direct

Small Business Commissioner role

Why linked: 2015-10-07 Small Business Commissioner role consultation outcome - foundational policy on enforcing small business payment rights

We’re asking for views on our proposals to establish a Small Business Commissioner to help small business resolve supply chain disputes with other larger businesses.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Small Business Commissioner consultation (35pp)
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↓ Small Business Commissioner: government response (4pp) ↓ Small Business Commissioner: summary of responses (19pp)