17 UK politicians and environmentalists test positive for toxic "forever chemicals," prompting calls for stricter regulation.

17 politicians and environmentalists test positive for harmful "forever chemicals" in their hair or blood, sparking calls for UK political parties to strengthen regulation of toxic chemicals, considered the "sleeping giant of pollution." Inadequate regulation risks making chemical pollution a hidden threat to the environment and public health. The Wildlife and Countryside Link coalition urges bans on PFAS chemicals and endocrine disruptors, except for essential uses.