A construction firm that says it worked on The Shard has been ordered to be wound up.
Facade Group Ltd, which says it is headquartered in Cardiff, was subject to a High Court winding-up order on November 4, according to a notice in The Gazette.
The official receiver was appointed as liquidator on the same date, the notice says.
A separate notice shows that HM Revenue and Customs presented the petition to wind up the company on September 16.
A winding-up order places a company into compulsory liquidation, with a liquidator responsible for dealing with its assets and creditors.
Facade Group says on its website that it has provided services at The Shard, Chelsea Bridge and Canary Wharf.
It also describes work at Fulham FC's Craven Cottage, including painting over existing logos on the Putney stand and repainting the roof ahead of new sponsorship branding.
The firm's website lists glass polishing, maintenance, water testing, sound testing and rope access among its services.
It says its team has more than 70 years of combined experience and that the business works across the UK.
Other projects listed on the website include water testing in central London and Manchester, and abseiling work for a client in London.
The company was incorporated in March 2021, according to the original report.
The Gazette gives its registered office as being in Aberkenfig, Bridgend.
Other UK companies that have closed or entered administration/liquidation in 2026
It has been a tough year for the UK high street, with several retailers entering administration or liquidation and others announcing widespread store closures.
Major high street brands Claire's and Quiz have been forced to close all their remaining stores after falling into administration.
UK fashion retailer Leading Labels is also set to close its remaining 15 stores after falling into liquidation in May.
Whitbread closed all its standalone branded restaurants across the UK last month, affecting five brands:
- Brewers Fayre
- Beefeater
- Bar + Block
- Table Table
- Cookhouse + Pub
However, Queensway Inns and Common Table Group have now taken over 110 of these former Whitbread sites, saving them from closure.
Poundland has filed a notice to appoint administrators, putting the future of its 150 stores and 11,000 employees at risk.
TG Jones and the British Heart Foundation will also be closing around 150 stores each across the UK.
Wynsors World of Shoes is shutting 17 stores across the UK, with closing down sales already underway at several affected branches.
UK entertainment retailer Zavvi has ceased trading after nearly 20 years, having collapsed into administration for a second time.
Australian stationery retailer Typo is also set to pull out of the UK in 2027, closing all its stores and ending online trading.
Other retailers have been forced to close stores this year, including:
- River Island
- Primark
- Revolution
- BrewDog
- Franco Manca
Several UK travel companies have ceased trading or entered administration in 2026, including:
- Regen Central Ltd
- Gold Crest Holidays
- Asiara UK Ltd
- Simply Florida Travel Ltd
- Trav Expert Ltd
- Strachan Travel Ltd
- Travel Bespoke Ltd
- Global Vision International
- Ski Yodl Ltd
- TS Travels Group
- Yourtravelshop.com
- TS Travel Realisations Ltd
- Firefly Holidays
- Fraser Travel Ltd
- Golf Villa Rentals Ltd
- Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd
- Global Travel Partners
- Wroxham Travel
Wayfairer Travel Limited has also suspended all services "until further notice" as it looks to appoint an administrator.
Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation:
- Ascend Airways (liquidation)
- EcoJet Airlines (liquidation)
- Zenith Aviation Limited (administration)
- European Cargo (administration)
Meanwhile, UK delivery company Yodel was phased out completely in July after being acquired by InPost.
Iconic fashion brand Nasty Gal has also shut down its website after being sold by Debenhams in a deal worth around £12 million (US$16 million).
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It hasn't all been bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Joules, B&M, Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.
Meanwhile, brands including Evans and Bodycare have returned to the UK high street this year after previously closing all their stores.
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