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Small business owner checking overdue invoices as Commercial Payments Bill proposes payment reforms.

Commercial Payments Bill proposes 60-day limit for big firms

Proposed payment reforms would give the Small Business Commissioner stronger powers as suppliers describe borrowing to cover wages and chasing overdue invoices.

Priya Nair · 7 October 2026

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