Unusually large quantities of antimony - a metal used in batteries, chips and flame retardants - have poured into the United ...

The motorway is open again near Stockport in both directions after a crash caused a two-day closure.

All lanes reopened shortly before 04:30 BST following the lengthy clean-up and repair operation after National Highways worked on getting the motorway open to traffic.

Following China's export restrictions on antimony, gallium, and germanium, US imports from Thailand and Mexico have surged.