LPPC Environmental Ltd, which operates as Pest Control Aberdeenshire, provides environmentally friendly pest and bird control services for households and businesses across the UK.

The company was founded in April 2023 and has bases in Aberdeen and Bolton.

The Pest Control Aberdeenshire website reads: “We’re passionate about the environment and providing pest control solutions that help wildlife and humans co-exist.

“We’re dedicated to deterring pests naturally, using traditional pest control methods such as hawking and falconry.

“Our pest control methods are both effective and non-toxic, and we always try to use a natural solution to deal with vermin where possible.”

LPPC Environmental Ltd falls into administration

After just three years in business, LPPC Environmental Ltd looks set to shut down after falling into administration.

A petition to wind up the company was presented to the Aberdeen Sheriff Court back in March, according to The Gazette.

The petition requested permission for the company to be “wound up by the Court and to appoint a liquidator”.

An administration order was granted on May 8, while Kevin Mapstone of BTG Begbies Traynor was appointed administrator on June 5.

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 other retailers entering administration and others announcing widespread store closures.

Major high street brands LK Bennett and Claire’s both closed all their stores in April, having previously fallen into administration.

UK fashion retailers Leading Labels and Quiz are also set to close their remaining stores after falling into liquidation.

Other retailers have been forced to close stores this year, including:

Four UK travel companies have closed in 2026:

Luxury UK holiday company Salamander Voyages also shut down back in April after entering administration.

Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation:

UK delivery company Yodel is set to be phased out over the coming months after being acquired by InPost.

It’s also been reported that Morrisons is looking to sell some of its in-store pharmacies as it continues to cut costs.

It’s not been all bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.

Plus-size clothing brand Evans has also returned to the UK high street in 2026 after closing all its stores and concessions in December 2020.

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KAREN JOY BACUDO

Finance Editor

Stand With Crypto UK has launched a campaign urging customers to file formal complaints against banks that block transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges. The group says it represents 286,000 advocates in the UK.

The campaign began with an installation at Reuters Plaza in Canary Wharf, where three large blocks of ice containing banknotes were displayed to symbolise money consumers can see but cannot access. Stand With Crypto UK is asking supporters to complain to their banks about what it describes as blanket restrictions on transfers to cryptoasset exchanges registered with the Financial Conduct Authority.

The move escalates a long-running dispute between parts of the banking sector and the crypto industry over fraud controls, consumer protection and access to digital asset markets. Stand With Crypto UK argues that many banks have imposed broad limits or outright bans regardless of the exchange involved or the individual customer’s risk profile.

Industry data cited by the group suggests the scale of those restrictions. The Locked Out report by the UK Cryptoassets Business Council, based on a survey of 10 of the UK’s largest crypto exchanges, found that 40% of all UK crypto transactions are either blocked or restricted by banks.

According to the same report, one exchange recorded nearly £1 billion in declined transactions in a single year due to bank-side rejections. Over the previous 12 months, 80% of surveyed exchanges reported a measurable increase in blocked or limited transfers.

The issue affects a market that already reaches a notable share of the population. Financial Conduct Authority consumer research found that around 8% of UK adults currently hold cryptoassets, giving the dispute significance beyond specialist trading circles.

Consumer pressure

Rather than relying solely on regulatory lobbying, the campaign aims to apply direct pressure through bank complaint procedures. Stand With Crypto UK says banks’ responses will help determine its next steps.

The organisation says its supporters include consumers, business owners, entrepreneurs and investors who want to move their own money to legal trading venues. It argues that broad bank restrictions amount to one-size-fits-all policies in a sector where the exchanges involved are already registered with the UK regulator.

“People across the UK are being blocked from accessing a legal asset class because banks have chosen to impose blanket restrictions on an entire sector. Stand With Crypto’s 286,000 UK advocates are ordinary people, business owners, entrepreneurs and investors. From today, they are formally telling their banks that these restrictions are unacceptable and that consumers should be treated as individuals, not subjected to one-size-fits-all policies,” said Adriana Ennab, Director, Stand With Crypto UK.

The complaint drive also reflects a broader industry argument that banking policy is misaligned with the UK’s stated ambition to support digital asset activity. Crypto companies have long argued that access to basic payment rails remains one of the biggest barriers to retail participation.

Coinbase, which backs Stand With Crypto, framed the issue in terms of both national policy and customer access. The exchange has been among the companies pressing for clearer rules and more consistent treatment from financial institutions.

“The Government has set out a vision to make the UK a global hub for digital assets and Web3. That vision requires retail participation, where everyday people hold and engage with cryptoassets. But banks are choking off the crucial on-ramp from fiat money into crypto. They are putting the Government’s digital asset ambitions at risk at a time when the global race for digital assets is intensifying,” said Katie Harries, Head of Policy, Europe, Coinbase.

Bank tensions

Relations between banks and crypto businesses in the UK have been strained for several years. Lenders have tightened controls in response to concerns about scams, money-laundering risks, and operational exposure, while crypto firms argue that the response has become too broad and can ensnare legitimate transactions.

Stand With Crypto UK also argues that some financial institutions are taking contradictory positions. It says banks that restrict customer payments to crypto exchanges are also building digital asset teams and exploring their own products in the market.

That criticism reflects a broader competitive debate in financial services. Campaigners argue that if customers are prevented from using regulated channels to access crypto markets, they may be shut out of a legal part of the financial system while institutions remain free to pursue their own commercial strategies in the same area.

The campaign will not by itself change bank policy, but it could generate a substantial volume of customer complaints if even a fraction of the group’s claimed membership takes part. For banks, that could mean having to justify retail crypto restrictions in greater detail to customers who are increasingly familiar with digital assets and may question whether blanket blocks remain proportionate.

Haysham Ltd, based in Oxford, was named a regional winner in the JTL 2026 Employer Recognition Awards at Plaisterer’s Hall in London.

The awards celebrate employers who excel in training and developing future talent in the building services engineering sector.

Adam Bolley, director at Haysham Ltd, said: “We’re delighted to receive this recognition from JTL.

“Investing in apprentices is an important part of how we build skills for the future, and JTL’s training support helps ensure our apprentices gain the knowledge, confidence and practical experience they need to thrive in the industry.”

Haysham Ltd was selected from more than 3,800 businesses that partner with JTL across England and Wales.

JTL described Haysham’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of skilled professionals as outstanding.

The national apprenticeship awards also honour exceptional apprentices, tutors and training professionals across England and Wales.

Chris Claydon, chief executive of JTL, said: “Delivering high-quality apprenticeships is always a shared effort, and our Employer Recognition Awards are about celebrating the vital role employers play in making that possible.

“The businesses recognised have shown outstanding commitment to supporting, mentoring and investing in apprentices, helping to create the skilled, confident workforce our industry needs for the future.”

JTL currently supports around 8,000 learners across the UK in the electrical and mechanical engineering services sectors.