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Government moves to curb late payments
Read the full story: Government moves to curb late paymentsMinisters tighten payment rules for large business buyers today. Proposed reforms would cap terms at 60 days, mandate interest on overdue invoices, expand enforcement powers, and bring payment performance closer to board scrutiny, though the measures still require legislation and some of the most significant changes would not take effect…
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Business Quarter Issue 3 is live, helping leaders navigate uncertainty. The new edition examines planning, AI, trust, and growth in a market where certainty is scarcer than it once was.







