Lancashire PFAS Factory to Close After Contamination Claim From 90+ Residents

AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd has announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. The decision came days after The Guardian revealed that more than 90 local residents had signed up to a potential legal claim over PFAS contamination of the surrounding area. Consultations with employees and unions over the closure are expected to last at least 45 days.

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