With so many European companies signing on, pressures have increased on American retailers to join, with much of that pressure focused on Gap, the world's third-largest apparel company, which is often viewed as an industry leader on social responsibility.
Referring to the impact of the sabotage some time last month on pressures for the plant's closing, he said, "This is the last chance for Sellafield".
"Several Recent Suicides Put Light on Pressures Facing Gay Teenagers" (news article, Oct. 4) underscores how bullying, cyberbullying and depression can lead to suicide.
Amid growing awareness and support for campus sexual-assault victims, we have now also embarked on a course correction on procedures for hearing cases, with our courts providing a check on pressures to trample fairness for the accused.
"The partners have clearly explained that this decision was based on pressures elsewhere in their businesses, and not any doubts about the role of nuclear in UK's energy future," he said.
Charles Hendry, the energy minister, moved quickly to reassure the wider industry, saying: "The partners have clearly explained that this decision was based on pressures elsewhere in their businesses and not any doubts about the role of nuclear in UK's energy future.
