Plants were told they may dispose of effluent not fully treated because of disruption caused by 'supply chain failure' in a regulatory position statement issued on Tuesday. The chemical industry is the latest sector to be hit by the shortage or lorry drivers caused by Brexit and the global pandemic. The chemical industry is the latest sector to be hit by the shortage or lorry drivers caused by Brexit and the global pandemic. Last week Ikea apologised to customers after 1,000 of its products were disrupted by the shortage of lorry drivers. To fill gaps in their workforce Tesco and Asda have offered £1,000 starting bonuses to attract lorry drivers, while Amazon is offering £1,000 'golden hellos' to attract new warehouse workers.

Source: Daily Mail September 07, 2021 19:18 UTC