Inquest finds electrician died of asbestos illness

February 28, 2010


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U.K. (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – An inquest has found that an electrician who took part in the building of a power station died due to asbestos contamination there. As reported by Gazette Series, Gerald Brown, who worked at the building site of the Berkeley […]

Fund planned for work related sicknesses

February 12, 2010


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U.K. (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – A fund is being planned by the Department for Work to help individuals who have been injured or have become ill on the job, but have been denied needed compensation. As reported by Mirror.co.uk, the fund has been deemed […]

Bill considered for pleural plaques compensation

February 10, 2010


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U.K. (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – A new bill is reportedly being considered by Britain’s House of Lords that will allow sufferers of pleural plaques to receive legal compensation in England and Wales. As reported by Bloomberg, the bill would reverse the withdrawal of the […]

Council approves plans to build on asbestos site

January 19, 2010


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U.K. (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – The Halton Borough Council recently granted approval for plans to build over 100 new homes at a site formerly used to make cement products that contained asbestos. As reported by BBC News, the council approved the plan despite opposition […]

Thieves may have been exposed to asbestos during theft

December 22, 2009


Thieves who stole copper piping early this week may have exposed themselves to asbestos.
U.K. (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – Thieves who reportedly stole copper piping from a Nottingham based skip may have unknowingly exposed themselves to asbestos. As reported by BBC news, the thieves, who took the piping sometime between late Monday and early Tuesday, potentially […]

Asbestos finding in hospital after ceiling collapse

December 16, 2009


Asbestos has been found in a Castel hospital following a partial roof collapse on the building.
UK (MesotheliomaCancer News.com) – Asbestos has reportedly been confirmed to be present at a UK hospital following testing prompted by the partial collapse of the building’s roof. As reported by BBC News, an analysis of samples taken from the Meadows […]

Juvenile delinquency raises early death risks in men

December 15, 2009


A new study suggests that men with a history of bad behavior during their adolescence have an increased risk of early death.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A new study suggests that men with a history of bad behavior during their adolescence have an increased risk of premature death or disability. As reported by HealthDay News, researchers in […]

Susan Boyle album’s got fire

November 30, 2009


The “Britain’s Got Talent” star makes history with her album debut.
London (WiredPRNews.com) – “Britain’s Got Talent” star Susan Boyle has made history with her chart topping album debut. As reported by Reuters, the Scottish singer’s “I Dreamed a Dream” had the highest sales numbers for a debut album ever in UK chart history according to […]

UK Asbestos Issue Reportedly Underestimated

July 21, 2009


The threat of asbestos contamination in the UK is said to be more serious than is known.
Mesothelioma Cancer News (UK) – As officials in the UK prepare to reveal their decision on whether to reverse a judgment that disallows individuals suffering from pleural plaques to take legal action over their condition, researchers warn that the […]

Finance Minister Calls for Change in Asbestos Law

June 30, 2009


Finance Minister Nigel Dodds is seeking changes in laws to compensate victims of asbestos exposure.
Mesothelioma Cancer News (UK)—UK Finance Minister Nigel Dodds is seeking to change an asbestos compensation law to broaden access for exposure victims and sufferers of asbestos related diseases. As reported by the Press Association, Dodds is set to make a recommendation […]

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