February 10, 2010
Mesothelioma Cancer News provides news and information on asbestos attorneys and law.
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 […]
January 19, 2010
Mesothelioma Cancer News provides news and information on asbestos attorneys and law.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
June 1, 2009
Insurers in the UK are seeking to get an asbestos claims law overturned.
Mesothelioma Cancer News — UK insurers are seeking a review for a new law that would allow victims of asbestos exposure with pleural plaques to claim compensation. As reported by BBC News, insurers are seeking to overturn The Damages Act, which allows Scotland […]
May 21, 2009
Campaigners in the UK are demanding more funding from the government for asbestos cancer research.
Mesothelioma Cancer News (United Kingdom) – Activists in the UK are working to get more government funding for research on asbestos cancer. As reported by the BBC News, many argue that mesothelioma is the least researched of top cancers in the […]
