For the second year in a row, Bauer Media has been named a Fast Payer Award winner for 2026 by Good Business Pays, the independent body that tracks how UK companies pay their suppliers.

The award goes to businesses that pay suppliers in under 27 days on average and settle more than 95% of invoices on time. In the UK, only around 10% of large companies pay their suppliers fast enough to earn this award.

Bauer Media Group is one of them.

Anna Partington, Chief Financial Officer – UK Publishing, said, “To deliver for our audiences, we count on a variety of suppliers, freelancers and contractors. Cash flow can make or break a small or independent supplier and we’re not willing to be the reason someone else’s business falls behind. This award reflects a lot of unglamourous, consistent work across our finance and procurements teams, and I’m glad it’s being recognised.”

Bauer Media Group’s listing, along with every other Fast Payer Award winner appears in Good Business Partners, a new directory built for suppliers to check who has a track record of paying on time before they agree to work with them. Listings are free to view, only accredited fast payers are included, and every entry is rechecked annually.