{"id":792714,"date":"2026-10-05T13:52:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T13:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/792714\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T13:52:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T13:52:12","slug":"uk-haulage-company-enters-liquidation-after-13-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/792714\/","title":{"rendered":"UK haulage company enters liquidation after 13 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  Q Delivery Services was established in 2013 and described itself as an &#8220;end-to-end logistics company&#8221; offering haulage and warehousing across the UK.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The company operated a modern fleet of vehicles, offering part or full loads, next-day and same-day delivery, and Saturday services.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n    A few of our vehicles all washed and ready to hit the road tomorrow morning for a very busy week!! @QDS_UK @mantruckbusuk https:\/\/t.co\/TF4yjlPoHr\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n    \u2014 Q Delivery Services (@QDS_UK) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/QDS_UK\/status\/1379163913045049346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">April 5, 2021<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n  Warehousing services were also offered across the UK, with options for short and long-term storage, stock management, and pick-and-pack order fulfilment for local deliveries.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Q Delivery Services also highlighted its commitment to customer service, promising a flexible, reliable, and professional approach.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The award-winning company, based in Widnes and Bedford, had grown to become &#8220;one of the United Kingdom\u2019s premier logistics providers&#8221;.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Q Delivery Services enters liquidation after 13 years<\/p>\n<p>\n  Now, after 13 years in business, Q Delivery Services has fallen into liquidation.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Richard Cole and Stephen Kenny from KBL Advisory Limited were appointed joint liquidators on September 14, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegazette.co.uk\/notice\/5221598?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Gazette<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk\/company\/08372300?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Companies House<\/a> records show Q Delivery Services\u2019s most recent accounts were overdue, with the last filed for the period ending January 31, 2023.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  This latest update comes after the company fell into administration back in 2024.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Other UK companies that have closed or entered administration\/liquidation in 2026<\/p>\n<p>\n  It has been a tough year for the UK high street, with several retailers entering administration or liquidation and others announcing widespread store closures.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Major high street brands <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordtimes.co.uk\/news\/national\/uk-today\/26053777.lk-bennett-closes-stores-entering-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LK Bennett<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordtimes.co.uk\/news\/national\/uk-today\/26057569.claires-accessories-administration-154-stores-shut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Claire&#8217;s<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordtimes.co.uk\/news\/national\/uk-today\/26210194.quiz-close-remaining-20-stores-uk-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Quiz<\/a> have been forced to close all their remaining stores after falling into administration.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  UK fashion retailer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordtimes.co.uk\/news\/national\/uk-today\/26510504.leading-labels-launches-closing-sales-15-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Leading Labels<\/a> is also set to close its remaining 15 stores after falling into liquidation in May.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Whitbread closed all its standalone branded restaurants across the UK earlier this month, including:\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordtimes.co.uk\/news\/national\/uk-today\/26595696.uk-high-street-chain-shuts-19-stores-september\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TG Jones<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordtimes.co.uk\/news\/national\/uk-today\/26292594.full-list-87-british-heart-foundation-stores-set-close\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">British Heart Foundation<\/a> will also be closing around 150 stores each across the UK.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordtimes.co.uk\/news\/national\/uk-today\/26546616.wynsors-world-shoes-set-close-17-uk-stores---full-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wynsors World of Shoes<\/a> is shutting 17 stores across the UK, with closing down sales already underway at several affected branches.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  One of the UK\u2019s biggest car park operators, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordtimes.co.uk\/news\/national\/uk-today\/26605145.ncp-falls-administration-second-time-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NCP<\/a>, also entered administration for a second time this year in September, having closed a range of sites earlier in the year.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Popular UK-based online platform <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordtimes.co.uk\/news\/national\/uk-today\/26584199.laced-close-11-years-enters-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Laced<\/a>, used for buying and selling rare trainers, is also set to close down after 11 years, having fallen into administration.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Other retailers have been forced to close stores this year, including:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Several UK travel companies have ceased trading or entered administration in 2026, including:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordtimes.co.uk\/news\/national\/uk-today\/26517553.uk-travel-company-suspends-services-notice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wayfairer Travel Limited<\/a> has also suspended all services &#8220;until further notice&#8221; as it looks to appoint an administrator.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation:\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  UK delivery company <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordtimes.co.uk\/news\/national\/uk-today\/25909049.yodel-phased-2026-inpost-acquisition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Yodel is set to be phased out<\/a> after being acquired by InPost.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Meanwhile, iconic fashion brand <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordtimes.co.uk\/news\/national\/uk-today\/26553808.nasty-gal-shuts-website-12m-debenhams-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nasty Gal<\/a> has shut down its website after being sold by Debenhams in a deal worth around \u00a312 million (US$16 million).\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  It hasn&#8217;t all been bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Joules, Aldi, M&amp;S, and Superdrug.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Meanwhile, brands including Evans and Bodycare have returned to the UK high street this year after previously closing all their stores.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Have you used Q Delivery Services before? 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