Brexit minister’s asbestos links questioned
Construction workers representatives have expressed concern that newly appointed Brexit minister Steve Baker wants to see the UK have softer asbestos laws. The new...
London fire: Flammable claddings on buildings ‘is like the asbestos problem’
Safety expert says the material blamed for London disaster is present in thousands of structures and could cost billions to replace. A leading Australian...
NUT Survey: Teachers want asbestos out by 2028
Schools staff are being left in the dark about the presence of asbestos in their workplace, leaving them and their pupils at risk of...
Asbestos find close Oxford University building for two years
About 1,650 staff and students will have to move out of an Oxford University building for up to two years after asbestos was discovered....
Collapse of Colwyn Bay pier sparks asbestos pollution fears
A large section of the Grade II listed structure fell into the sea last week, leading to calls to demolish it. A prominent business...
Merton Council accepts liability for death of teacher who was exposed to asbestos
Merton Council has accepted liability for the death of a teacher who was exposed to asbestos at a school in Mitcham. Her widower is...
Charity which runs Wales’ oldest cinema has lost nearly £100,000 since it closed because of asbestos
The building was shut down to “protect public health and safety” while investigations were carried out. The charity that runs Wales’ oldest cinema has...
Mum dying from asbestos-related disease at just 33 as cause of illness remains a mystery
Kirsty List has revealed her battle with a deadly form of cancer that was discovered during surgery. Kirsty List, who is only 33, has...
Concern over company throwing away priceless possessions in asbestos-affected homes
Tenants are worried that the company assigned to remove asbestos from over 600 homes in North Ayrshire are throwing away prized possessions, such as...
Asbestos and oil spill hamper firefighters after explosion at electrical substation
Residents were evacuated as Somerset fire crews battled a blaze at an electrical sub station. Firefighters efforts were hampered by asbestos and hundreds of liters of...
