Government still failing to provide chemicals sector with Brexit clarity, MPs warn

Michael Holder
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Environmental Audit Committee urges government to act quickly to provide clarity on the UK's chemical industry and EU regulations after Brexit

Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has again highlighted widespread concerns about how EU green regulations on chemicals will affect the UK post-Brexit, urging the government to act quickly...

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