Asbestos claims put Johnson’s Baby Powder on trial in the UK — we speak to an expert

Thousands of people have alleged that they, or a family member, developed forms of ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder — and are now seeking damages at the High Court in London.

The pharmaceutical giant has been accused of knowingly selling talcum powder in the UK that was contaminated with asbestos.

To find out more about the case and what comes next, we spoke to The Standard’s courts correspondent, Tristan Kirk.

We also spoke to Dr Adam Clancy, lecturer in Materials Chemistry at UCL, to learn more about the mineral talc, its connection to asbestos, and its potential effects on the human body.

Plus, Apple has introduced its new M5 chip across the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro.

Health officials have also announced that newborn babies in England will be routinely screened for a rare genetic condition that can cause long-term health problems if left untreated.

Also in this episode:

• UK railways get a brand new clock design for the first time in half a century

• The Asus ROG Ally X handheld goes up for pre-order

• Why experts are calling for an end to the “shrink it and pink it” approach to women’s running shoes

• The ‘magical’ moment a 3,000-year-old secret of the Peebles Hoard is revealed

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