British courier firm collapses into liquidation after 14 years as Evri apologises over missed deliveries

Oxford-based cargo bike delivery company Pedal and Post has collapsed into liquidation after nearly 14 years, causing temporary disruption to Evri deliveries and 60 job losses 09:11, 10 Mar 2026Updated 09:12, 10 Mar 2026 Parcels are thought to have gone astray(Image: coldsnowstorm via Getty Images) A major delivery firm which handled parcels across the UK…

Innovative UK railway firm enters liquidation after 74 years

HIRD Railway Services, which was founded back in 1952, had liquidators appointed on Friday, February 27. It is a supplier of specialist track-related products and services, including IBJs (Insulated Block Joints), heritage rail supplies, and network-approved new rails to the railway industry. HIRD Railway Services describes itself as an “innovative” provider of “industry-leading infrastructure solutions”.…