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By Paragon Credit Management | Last reviewed: October 2026 When another business pays you late, the law usually lets you claim interest and compensation on top of the invoice. Use the free calculator below to see how much you could claim. It takes about 30 seconds. Quick answer: Under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts…

By Paragon Credit Management | Last reviewed: October 2026 When a customer doesn’t pay, the cost goes beyond the invoice. Cash is tied up, your team loses time chasing, and your own suppliers and staff still need paying. This guide explains, step by step, how UK businesses can recover unpaid commercial invoices: what to do…

Last reviewed: September 2026 Late payment remains a significant challenge for UK businesses. An unpaid invoice can quickly become more than an administrative problem. For businesses managing payroll, suppliers, tax and other operating costs, waiting weeks or months for money that has already been earned can put unnecessary pressure on cash flow. The rules surrounding…

Late payments have become one of the most significant financial pressures facing UK businesses in 2026. Across almost every sector, organisations are reporting slower payment behaviour, rising debtor days, and increasing strain on internal finance teams. For many businesses, overdue invoices are no longer occasional disruptions, they are becoming a consistent threat to cash flow,…

Obtaining a County Court Judgment (CCJ) is an important step in recovering money owed to your business. However, obtaining a judgment does not necessarily mean you will receive payment. If a debtor fails to pay a CCJ, you may need to take further action to enforce the judgment. For qualifying debts, High Court enforcement can…

Late payments can create serious challenges for businesses of all sizes. An overdue invoice does more than affect your accounts receivable — it can disrupt cash flow, increase administrative costs and make it harder to meet your own financial commitments. The good news is that recovering overdue invoices does not always require aggressive tactics. With…

The Government has announced tougher regulation of private bailiffs in England and Wales, with new measures designed to improve standards, strengthen oversight and protect people facing debt enforcement. The announcement, made on 28th August 2026, is intended to tackle concerns about aggressive behaviour, unfair treatment and unaffordable repayment arrangements. For anyone dealing with enforcement action,…

For many businesses, chasing overdue invoices is one of those jobs that always seems to slip down the to-do list. You’re busy looking after customers, managing your team, and focusing on growing your business. It can feel easier to give a customer “just another week” to pay, especially if you’ve worked with them for a…

When a commercial tenant falls behind on rent, it can quickly disrupt cash flow and create uncertainty. One of the most effective enforcement options available to landlords in England and Wales is Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) – a statutory process that allows landlords to recover qualifying commercial rent arrears without going straight to court.…

A major shift in how unpaid invoices are handled in the UK Late payments remain one of the biggest threats to UK business cash flow, particularly for SMEs. In response, the UK government is introducing the most significant reforms to commercial payment practices in over 25 years, aimed at tackling persistent late payment behaviour and…