China's manufacturing sector returned to growth in December 2025, with the PMI reaching 50.1. The rebound is driven by holiday orders and a trade truce, but economists warn of persistent headwinds. Read the full analysis.
The UK government has announced a £120 million investment to secure the future of the nation's sole ethylene plant in Cheshire, safeguarding thousands of jobs and critical supply chains. Read the full details.
A leading health expert reveals the hidden dangers of paper receipts, linking them to hormone disruption and fertility issues. Discover how to protect yourself this festive season.
Italian deputy PM Matteo Salvini calls for chemical castration of North African migrants who raped woman while forcing fiancé to watch. Shocking attack sparks national outrage.
A Birmingham toddler suffered a heart attack and lost his tongue after accidentally drinking drain unblocker. His father speaks out as the family awaits life-changing surgery.
A German family of four died on a trip to Istanbul, with investigators now pointing to a chemical agent in their hotel. Read the latest on this developing story.
The bursera plant defends itself by shooting a deadly chemical resin at insects. Discover how some beetles have learned to disarm this natural defence over millions of years.
A North Wales man has pleaded guilty to exploiting vulnerable people by selling chemicals online, leading to two deaths. Read the full investigation details.
Five people were rushed to hospital following a chemical spill at Biddulph High School in Staffordshire. Emergency services swarmed the scene. Read for live updates.
A mother and her two young children have died from suspected poisoning at a Turkish hotel. The father remains in a critical condition as authorities investigate.
Three Oxfordshire students required hospital treatment after allegedly consuming copper sulphate in water bottles during science lesson. All have since returned home safely.
Hundreds evacuated after a hazardous anhydrous ammonia leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma. Learn the dangers and the emergency response.
A toxic ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Weatherford, Oklahoma, has hospitalised dozens and forced mass evacuations. Authorities are investigating the cause. Follow for live updates.
A major chemical spill in Weatherford has led to a mass evacuation and multiple hospitalisations. Authorities warn the air is unsafe to breathe. Follow live updates.
A common dry cleaning solvent, PCE, may triple the risk of severe liver scarring and cancer. Learn about the hidden health dangers and new US regulations.
Emergency services rushed to a London military facility after a hazardous chemical exposure left multiple people requiring urgent hospital treatment. Full investigation underway.
Groundbreaking research reveals a chemical used in dry cleaning and industrial processes significantly increases the risk of liver disease, fibrosis, and cancer. Scientists warn this common substance poses serious health threats.
Groundbreaking research reveals two widely prescribed medications could effectively eliminate cancer-causing PFAS chemicals from the bloodstream, offering new hope in combating environmental toxins.
New research reveals the Ineos plastics facility in Antwerp may cause hundreds of premature deaths while creating far fewer jobs than promised, sparking health and environmental concerns.
British authorities are taking decisive action against dangerous PFAS chemicals found in popular gel nail products, as new research reveals serious health risks including cancer and fertility issues.
INEOS billionaire founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe suffers massive wealth decline as chemical market challenges impact his global empire, though he remains UK's wealthiest individual.
Exclusive: A London gym instructor turned 'Anglo-Jihadi' has been found guilty of plotting a devastating bomb and chemical attack on a British shopping centre in a chilling terror conspiracy.
Britain's automotive sector shows strongest growth since May 2024 as Jaguar Land Rover expansion and improved supply chains drive manufacturing revival. Exclusive analysis of the latest PMI data reveals surprising economic resilience.
Channel 4's popular cookery show Sunday Brunch faced dramatic interruptions as presenters Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer were forced to evacuate their studio due to dangerous chemical fumes from a cooking mishap, creating must-see television drama.
Three police officers in California are fighting for recovery after being ambushed with a caustic chemical substance while attempting to detain a suspect, leaving them with severe respiratory and eye injuries.
A young child has been rushed to hospital after exposure to hazardous chemicals in London. Metropolitan Police have arrested a man and woman as urgent investigation continues.
Major emergency response in Newham as hazardous materials discovery leads to arrests and street closures. Latest updates on the ongoing investigation.
Exclusive investigation reveals how unregulated teeth whitening products containing dangerous chemicals are being sold illegally to unsuspecting consumers, causing severe gum damage and chemical burns.
Shell's Stanlow plant faces substantial penalty after continuous flaring created deafening noise and black smoke plumes, sparking hundreds of resident complaints and environmental concerns.
A major emergency response unfolded in East London as a child tragically died following exposure to hazardous materials, with multiple people hospitalized and ongoing decontamination efforts.