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Information on measures introduced by the government to tackle late and unfair payment practices in both public and private sectors.
Graphs showing how central government departments have performed against payment policy targets
The Payment Exception Service is a way for people who do not have a bank account to collect benefit or pension payments. It replaces the Simple Payment service
Payments on account in civil cases, inquests, police station remote attendance, mental health tribunals, family hearings, and travel and mileage.
Find out what information you must send with a transfer of funds if you’re a payment service provider.
Search reports on business payment practices: when invoices are paid, payment terms and practices
Centralised guidance for SMEs and departments on government’s commitment to support start-ups and small businesses via government procurement, and commit to paying them on time.
MOD supplier payment performance, invoice processing and MOD contract payments.
Prompt payment performance for the SSRO.
Expecting your first student finance payment? We’ve got you covered!
Invoicing and taking payment from customers, what invoices must include, VAT invoices, sole trader invoices, limited company invoices, payment options, charging for late payment, chargebacks
Reports on departmental spending over £500 with a government procurement card (GPC).
How to make a payment to MHRA by credit or debit card or a bank transfer.
All data on how long DfT takes to pay invoices.
Find out about our Bills and Notes Guarantee: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Government announces measures to tackle late payment of invoices to support small businesses and grow the economy
Find out how to operate PAYE if you pay your employees with assets that can be sold or cashed in, like stocks, shares or cryptoassets.
A capitated approach to payment for mental health services with outcomes and risk share.
How to pay what you owe if you've used the Customs Declaration Service to tell HMRC you've imported goods into the UK.
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