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INEOS is idling three Hull, UK chemical plants as European natural gas prices spike to about $23 per MMBtu—roughly 12 times U.S. levels—making Acetyls production uncompetitive and threatening Europe’s last world-scale units; chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe faults energy costs and carbon taxes for bleeding manufacturing jobs to the U.S. and China and increasing emissions.
Ineos is pausing production at three Hull chemical plants due to UK gas prices being far higher than in the US and China, risking up to around 1,000 jobs (two plants already shut, a third to halt soon). The company is exploring LNG imports from the US or waiting for prices to fall, while seeking tariff protections on Chinese imports and criticizing UK energy policy; the government says it is supporting the chemicals sector with funding and measures.
Chiedu Oraka, a Hull rapper and former teacher, supported Coldplay on their world tour, performing in front of 25,000 people and filming a music video on his childhood estate, highlighting his journey from council estate roots to international stages while emphasizing pride in his background and community.
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Hull, England, is achieving remarkable survival rates for babies born as early as 22 weeks, with all five such cases in the past 18 months surviving. The unit, one of the best in England, recently expanded with a £1.3 million investment, allowing it to care for 29 babies simultaneously. The facility's advanced technology and dedicated staff have made it a lifeline for families, offering new amenities like a sibling play area and a parent lounge. The NICU's success is providing hope and inspiration to families with premature babies.