Prompt payment isn’t just good practice – it’s critical for small businesses to grow and thrive. Heathrow is committed to doing business the right way, and ensuring we treat the SMEs in our supply chain fairly is a key part of that. The Government has announced measures to crackdown on late payments, a move we welcome. Heathrow is proud to be a Silver Fair Payment Code Awardee and to champion the @FairPaymentCode , reinforcing our commitment to clear, fair and collaborative relationships with suppliers of every size. We’re focused on building a more resilient, inclusive, and future‑ready supply chain, and we make it easy – and exciting – for SMEs to get involved through a range of targeted initiatives, including: 👉 #HeathrowSMEAcademy - Supporting SMEs to build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to work with major infrastructure buyers like Heathrow. 👉 #HeathrowLiftOff - An accessible, in‑person programme that gives innovative SMEs the opportunity to pitch ideas and collaborate directly with Heathrow teams. 👉 #HeathrowCompeteFor - A platform that opens doors to new opportunities at Heathrow and connects SMEs with a thriving UK-wide business community of over 240,000 organisations. 👉 #HeathrowBusinessSummit - Offering SMEs unparalleled access to Heathrow decision‑makers, Tier 1 suppliers and strategic partners. These schemes have helped see our annual supply chain grow to include 840 SMEs who directly supply the airport, with many more working with us indirectly through larger suppliers. Hear what @MJMIndustrial says about working with Heathrow ⬇️ and find out more about doing business with Heathrow ➡️ heathrow.com/company/doing-b…

At Heathrow, we're looking to build a sustainable payment ecosystem throughout our supply chain and welcome the UK Government’s payment law reforms this week. We know that prompt payment is good for business and for the many small businesses we work with, being paid on time is critical to their growth and success. That is why at Heathrow, we champion the Fair Payment Code, operated by for Small Business Commissioner @emmaljones, with all of our suppliers. As a Silver @FairPaymentCode Awardee, we follow the code’s principles of being clear, fair and collaborative – valuing prompt and fair payment at every level of our business. #SMB | #Fairpay | @peterkyle | @biztradegovuk