Fear of asbestos-related disease

A £10,000 settlement with retired docker Ronald Lyons is the first UK payment for fear of contracting asbestos-related disease. Having worked in seriously polluted conditions in Southampton docks for more than 30 years, two of his own brothers and several workmates have died as a result of similar work. The payment comes from his former employer, Union Castle Line (now Struntbrand Mail Steam Ship).