THE WHAT? Unilever has issued an apology after a foam discharge was mistakenly pumped into a brook near Liverpool. The incident has been reported to the Environmental Agency.

THE DETAILS According to a report published by the BBC, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said that pH tests had been carried out and levels were within ‘expected limits’ in the water course in question. The drain has since been isolated and sealed to prevent reoccurance.

THE WHY? The manufacturer of Dove said that the drain had been incorrectly diverted during works to deliver new project at the Port Sunlight facility, per the BBC.