Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure

The Guardian is reporting that a PFAS factory in Lancashire is closing after over ninety residents signed up to pursue a legal claim over contamination. AGC Chemicals Europe says it will consult with employees and unions about shutting down its plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, a process expected to take at least forty-five days. The closure follows the Guardian's investigation into the facility's impact on the local area.

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