register copy 2 October 2026
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The 50 companies whose late share fell most on their previous filing
The change in the share of invoices paid late between each company's latest filing and the one before it, largest fall first. The trend chart on each company page shows whether the improvement held across earlier periods.
Method: the latest filing of each of the 1,496 companies declaring construction contracts on the government register, copy taken 2 October 2026, limited to filings whose period ended within the last 18 months. Medians across the set: 31 days to pay, 14% paid late. Figures are the companies' own, not judged.
| # | Company | Change | Paid late | Days to pay | Period to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premier Modular Ltd | -80 pts (84% to 4%) | 4% | 28 | 30 June 2026 |
| 2 | Forterra Building Products Ltd | -76 pts (76% to 0%) | 0% | 62 | 30 June 2026 |
| 3 | Wingate Electrical PLC | -75 pts (83% to 8%) | 8% | 47 | 31 March 2026 |
| 4 | Claridge's Hotel Ltd | -54 pts (63% to 9%) | 9% | 42 | 30 June 2026 |
| 5 | Mars Petcare UK | -52 pts (59% to 7%) | 7% | 82 | 30 June 2026 |
| 6 | Telford Homes Ltd | -52 pts (53% to 1%) | 1% | 29 | 30 June 2026 |
| 7 | Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Ltd | -51 pts (59% to 8%) | 8% | 93 | 30 June 2026 |
| 8 | The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust | -50 pts (51% to 1%) | 1% | 21 | 31 August 2026 |
| 9 | J Mccann & Co Ltd | -49 pts (77% to 28%) | 28% | 32 | 30 June 2026 |
| 10 | Mars Food UK Ltd | -46 pts (51% to 5%) | 5% | 82 | 30 June 2026 |
| 11 | Clipfine Ltd | -45 pts (45% to 0%) | 0% | 39 | 31 May 2026 |
| 12 | North East Autism Society | -45 pts (68% to 23%) | 23% | 27 | 30 September 2025 |
| 13 | Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP | -43 pts (44% to 1%) | 1% | 31 | 30 June 2026 |
| 14 | Colt Data Centre Services UK Ltd | -36 pts (62% to 26%) | 26% | 34 | 30 June 2026 |
| 15 | Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP | -36 pts (37% to 1%) | 1% | 21 | 30 June 2026 |
| 16 | Mccormick (UK) Ltd | -35 pts (35% to 0%) | 0% | 63 | 31 May 2026 |
| 17 | Schoolsworks Academy Trust | -35 pts (81% to 46%) | 46% | 36 | 28 February 2026 |
| 18 | Evelyn Partners Services Ltd | -34 pts (34% to 0%) | 0% | 30 | 30 June 2026 |
| 19 | Seasalt Ltd | -34 pts (48% to 14%) | 14% | 36 | 31 July 2026 |
| 20 | Reach2 Academy Trust | -33 pts (77% to 44%) | 44% | 39 | 31 August 2026 |
| 21 | Ch2m Hill United Kingdom | -32 pts (32% to 0%) | 0% | 21 | 30 June 2026 |
| 22 | Dalkia Operations Ltd | -32 pts (64% to 32%) | 32% | 26 | 30 June 2026 |
| 23 | The Camphill Village Trust Ltd | -32 pts (41% to 9%) | 9% | 21 | 31 March 2026 |
| 24 | Tsl Ltd | -31 pts (48% to 17%) | 17% | 42 | 30 June 2026 |
| 25 | Equans Buildings Ltd | -30 pts (42% to 12%) | 12% | 43 | 30 June 2026 |
| 26 | Motorway Services Ltd | -30 pts (76% to 46%) | 46% | 35 | 30 June 2026 |
| 27 | Equans FM Ltd | -29 pts (36% to 7%) | 7% | 40 | 30 June 2026 |
| 28 | Sunseeker International Ltd | -29 pts (66% to 37%) | 37% | 56 | 30 June 2026 |
| 29 | Northern Education Trust | -26 pts (44% to 18%) | 18% | 25 | 31 August 2026 |
| 30 | Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd | -25 pts (51% to 26%) | 26% | 43 | 31 March 2026 |
| 31 | Mgt Teesside Ltd | -24 pts (66% to 42%) | 42% | 23 | 31 March 2026 |
| 32 | Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation | -24 pts (30% to 6%) | 6% | 23 | 31 August 2026 |
| 33 | James Montgomery Academy Trust | -22 pts (23% to 1%) | 1% | 6 | 28 February 2026 |
| 34 | E.On UK Steven’s Croft Ltd | -21 pts (38% to 17%) | 17% | 18 | 30 June 2026 |
| 35 | Fluor Ltd | -21 pts (31% to 10%) | 10% | 32 | 5 July 2026 |
| 36 | Knights Professional Services Ltd | -21 pts (52% to 31%) | 31% | 18 | 30 April 2026 |
| 37 | Welcome Break Ltd | -21 pts (79% to 58%) | 58% | 34 | 30 June 2026 |
| 38 | Children First Academy Trust | -20 pts (34% to 14%) | 14% | 12 | 31 August 2026 |
| 39 | Marlowe Fire & Security Ltd | -20 pts (57% to 37%) | 37% | 72 | 30 September 2025 |
| 40 | Onnec Group UK Ltd | -20 pts (81% to 61%) | 61% | 57 | 30 June 2026 |
| 41 | Rockstar Games UK Ltd | -20 pts (29% to 9%) | 9% | 28 | 31 March 2026 |
| 42 | Travis Perkins (Properties) Ltd | -20 pts (57% to 37%) | 37% | 8 | 30 June 2026 |
| 43 | Springfields Fuels Ltd | -19 pts (20% to 1%) | 1% | 41 | 30 June 2026 |
| 44 | Vsl Systems (UK) Ltd | -19 pts (42% to 23%) | 23% | 25 | 30 June 2026 |
| 45 | Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd | -18 pts (56% to 38%) | 38% | 31 | 30 June 2026 |
| 46 | Ramboll UK Ltd | -18 pts (19% to 1%) | 1% | 26 | 30 June 2026 |
| 47 | Ark Estates Cody Park Ltd | -17 pts (62% to 45%) | 45% | 31 | 30 June 2026 |
| 48 | Cpi Mortars Ltd | -17 pts (70% to 53%) | 53% | 39 | 30 June 2026 |
| 49 | Lloyds Banking Group PLC | -17 pts (19% to 2%) | 2% | 11 | 30 June 2026 |
| 50 | Sureserve Energy Services UK Ltd | -17 pts (66% to 49%) | 49% | 49 | 31 March 2026 |
Source: Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017 filings, reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Each company page links to the filing itself. Not legal advice.