Jolly Rancher Sweets Recalled Over DNA-Damaging Chemical
The Food Standards Agency has issued a major recall for all Jolly Rancher products in the UK after finding carcinogenic mineral oil hydrocarbons. Consumers are urged not to eat them.
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UK's Salt Industry Faces Final Blow in Chemical Crisis
The potential shutdown of a key Cheshire salt plant could end centuries of UK self-sufficiency, marking a watershed moment for the nation's crumbling chemical industry. Read the full investigation.
UK Salt Production Faces Shutdown, Threatening Industry
Britain faces importing salt for the first time in modern history as its chemical sector, once a world leader, suffers an unprecedented collapse. Key plants are closing, threatening national security and supply chains.
Man jailed for 14 years for online suicide chemical sales
Miles Cross, 33, from Wrexham, admitted assisting suicides by selling a chemical online. Two people died. Police warn against dangerous forums. If you need help, call Samaritans on 116 123.
Democrats block pesticide industry 'immunity shield'
Democrats and health activists have stripped a controversial rider from a US funding bill that would have shielded pesticide makers like Bayer from lawsuits and limited health warnings. Read the full story.
Get My Chemical Romance Tickets From £46 for UK Tour
My Chemical Romance announce 2026 UK stadium tour. Fans can secure tickets from just £46 on resale sites for Wembley, Liverpool & Glasgow dates. Act now for the best deals.
15 hurt in knife and bleach attack at Japan factory
Fifteen people have been injured in a violent attack involving a knife and bleach at a Yokohama Rubber factory in Japan. The suspect, a former employee, has been arrested. Read the latest details.
£120m Grangemouth Bailout: A Temporary Christmas Cheer
The government has announced a £120m bailout for Scotland's Grangemouth chemical plant, the last of its kind in the UK. While saving jobs, the move highlights a reactive industrial strategy and a sector in deep crisis. Read the full analysis.
£120m Government Deal Saves Grangemouth Ethylene Plant
A £120m government investment, matched by Ineos, safeguards 500 jobs at Grangemouth, preserving vital UK industrial capacity for medical and aerospace plastics. Read the full story.
£120m Government Deal Saves Grangemouth Ethylene Plant
The UK government has invested £120m to secure the future of Ineos's Grangemouth ethylene plant, saving hundreds of jobs and Britain's chemical manufacturing base. Read the full details.
Kent Water Crisis: Schools Shut, 23,000 Affected
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water after a chemical fault at Pembury Treatment Works. Schools are closed and bottled water stations are open. Find out when supplies will return.
Sydney recycling plant explosion rains concrete debris
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
Hidden chemicals discovered in mineral sunscreens
New research reveals premium mineral sunscreens contain unlisted chemical filters, challenging 'natural' marketing claims. Discover what's really in your SPF protection.
French Civil Servant Accused of Drugging Job Applicants
More than 240 women allege a senior French civil servant drugged them with diuretics during job interviews, causing severe humiliation. The case highlights systemic failures and delayed justice.
UK Experts: 'Brain Weapons' Are a Real Threat
Bradford University academics warn that neuroscience is creating sophisticated 'brain weapons'. They urge global action at The Hague to prevent the weaponisation of the human mind.
Family of four killed by chemical agent in Turkey hotel
A German-Turkish family of four died in an Istanbul hotel, with investigators now pointing to chemical poisoning as the likely cause. Get the latest updates on this tragic story.
ExxonMobil shuts Fife plant with loss of 450 jobs
ExxonMobil confirms closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant near Cowdenbeath, blaming UK government policy and high costs. Up to 450 jobs at risk. Discover the full impact.
Man pleads guilty to online chemical sales for suicide
Miles Cross, 33, from Wrexham, admitted encouraging suicide by selling chemicals online. Two deaths are being investigated. Sentencing set for January 7.
Chemical spill at Staffordshire school hospitalises five
Three teenagers and two adults hospitalised after chemical exposure at Biddulph High School. Emergency services responded to the incident on Conway Road. Read the latest updates.
Ineos cuts hundreds of jobs amid debt struggles
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Automotive is cutting hundreds of jobs across its global operations as the company grapples with significant debt and operational challenges. Read the full analysis.
UK tests emergency response to biological toxin
The UK government has conducted a major three-day exercise simulating the discovery of a deadly biological toxin, involving 600 military and emergency service personnel to bolster national security.
Ineos blasts Brussels over 'industrial self-harm'
Ineos accuses the EU of 'industrial self-harm' as it files ten anti-dumping cases against low-cost Asian imports, warning of plant closures and job losses.
Italian PFAS scandal spreads toxic legacy to India
Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Miteni factory contamination in Italy has extended its toxic legacy to India, raising alarming health and environmental concerns across continents.
Chemical exposure death: London infant tragedy leads to arrests
A man and woman have been arrested following the death of a one-year-old girl who came into contact with harmful chemicals at a property in London, as police continue their investigation.
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