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Aug 5, 2026 at 1:09 AM ET
UK chemical industry closures threaten medicines and missiles
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A study says UK chemical company closures doubled from 2020 to 2025, affecting medicines and missile production.
WHO: Study
WHAT: Rate of UK chemical company closures doubled between 2020 and 2025, according to a study.
WHEN: Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The closures of UK chemical companies increased, reducing the sector’s ability to supply inputs for medicines and missiles.
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