According to the NHS, more than 2,700 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year in the UK, and these cases are most commonly diagnosed in people aged 75 and over.

Asbestos in British schools will lead to hundreds of thousands of people dying, states a new report. “When asbestos containing materials are in a poor condition, they are more likely to release ...

New data has revealed that millions of UK driveways may still contain asbestos - a natural mineral that can lead to serve health conditions - in their roofs. Did you know with a Digital Subscription ...

MPs have called for a 40-year deadline for all asbestos to be removed from public and commercial buildings. The Work and Pensions Select Committee, external said asbestos remained the biggest cause of ...

A committee of MPs will investigate the dangers of asbestos in British schools and hospitals, amid warnings that not enough is being done to stop preventable deaths linked to the toxic material. Of ...

Children and teachers at thousands of schools across the UK could be at risk of developing cancer thanks to a policy of leaving asbestos in place, MPs have heard. Campaigner Charles Pickles warned the ...

As many as 10,000 UK school teachers, pupils and school staff have died of lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure in school buildings in the past 40 years, according to an investigation by the Sunday ...

The Biden administration finalized a ban on chrysotile asbestos after three decades of failed attempts to cease using all forms of the deadly mineral. The carcinogen has long been used in insulation, ...

If you are facing the task of removing loft insulation, chances are you might not exactly be looking forward to tackling what is usually a pretty messy job, certainly more so that insulating a loft ...