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Hidden PFAS in UK homes: 6 common sources revealed

Experts reveal six everyday household items in the UK that secretly contain persistent 'forever chemicals' (PFAS), linked to health risks, and share simple, cheap swaps to reduce exposure.

520+ Chemicals Found in English Soil from Human Waste

A new study reveals over 520 chemicals, including banned pharmaceuticals, are persisting in English soils due to the use of treated human waste as fertiliser, posing potential risks to the food chain.

UK's £456 Christmas turkey is most expensive

Butchers of London' Parson's Nose sells Britain's priciest organic Christmas turkey at £456. The 12kg bird serves 28 people and comes with its own cooking thermometer. Discover this luxury festive centrepiece.

The hidden costs of pool ownership revealed

Discover why owning a swimming pool involves more than just summer fun. From chemical balancing acts to costly maintenance, learn the realities of backyard pool ownership in the UK.

Natural Deodorant Boom: UK Consumers Switch

Growing health concerns over chemical-heavy anti-perspirants are driving Britons toward natural alternatives. Experts reveal why the switch benefits your skin microbiome and which products actually work.

FBI Director's Secret China Trip on Fentanyl

FBI Director Kash Patel made a covert visit to Beijing for talks on the illicit fentanyl trade, following pressure from President Trump. Discover the details and implications.

12 Gran Canaria beaches shut in pollution alert

Tourists shocked as decomposing organic material spill forces closure of at least 12 beaches across six municipalities on Gran Canaria. Authorities investigate source as clean-up continues.

UK bans toxic chemicals in gel manicures

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.

FDA warns of toxic cough syrups from China

US health authorities sound alarm after toxic chemical discovery in Chinese-manufactured cough syrups distributed across multiple states, prompting urgent product recalls.

Forever Chemicals Found in UK Drinking Water

Exclusive investigation uncovers concerning levels of toxic 'forever chemicals' in UK drinking water supplies, with regulators accused of withholding crucial safety data from the public.

UK Water Crisis: Forever Chemicals Force Urgent Action

England's drinking water regulator has been compelled to take immediate action after government scientists identified widespread risks from toxic PFAS chemicals in water supplies, raising serious health concerns nationwide.

Winemaker's cancer sparks herbicide health warning

A prominent Adelaide Hills winemaker's terminal cancer diagnosis has triggered urgent health warnings about widely-used agricultural chemicals, with experts calling for stricter regulations.

Uruguay rice workers' health crisis from pesticides

An alarming investigation reveals Uruguayan rice workers are suffering devastating health consequences from pesticide exposure, raising urgent questions about agricultural safety standards.

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