Get paid on time: what businesses need to know about the UK’s new late payment reform
Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
About this event
Late payments cost the UK economy nearly £11 billion annually and close down 38 businesses every single day. With the UK Government’s landmark consultation on late payments now open until 23 October 2025, this is a critical moment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to understand, influence, and prepare for the most significant legislative changes in over 25 years.
Join Business Growth West Midlands, in partnership with the Office of the Small Business Commissioner, for a free webinar with Emma Jones. Learn what the Government’s late payment consultation means for your business, discover the support available from the OSBC, and find out how our Business Advisors can help you take control.
Who should attend?
Whether you run a small business, manage company finances, or are responsible for keeping cashflow steady, this session will give you the tools and insights to deal with late payments and protect your business.
This webinar will:
- Demystify the proposed legislative changes and what they mean for your business
- Empower SMEs to have their say in shaping the future of payment practices
- Share practical guidance on how to protect your business from late payments
- Highlight the support available through the OSBC and BGWM’s Business Advisors, who are here to work with you one-to-one
Register now to secure your place and make sure your business is prepared for the UK’s late payment reforms.
This event is FREE to attend. It is hosted by Business Growth West Midlands in partnership with The Small Business Commissioner (OSBC).
