Commercial Payments Bill [HL]
In progressCurrently at: Committee stage in the Lords.
Originated in LordsUpdated 24 June 2026
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Long title
A bill to make provision about payment terms in commercial contracts; to make provision about interest on late payment of commercial debts; to ban retention clauses in the construction sector; to expand the powers of the Small Business Commissioner in relation to payment disputes and poor payment practices; to amend the Enterprise Act 2016 in connection with other functions of the Small Business Commissioner; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Lords
19 May 2026 – 19 May 2026
- 2nd reading· Lords
9 June 2026 – 9 June 2026
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4128.
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