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There are now plenty of legal ways to profit from Britain’s love for bud – that includes designing Instagram-friendly packaging for dealers. Unlike literally everything else in the UK right now, the black market for cannabis is actually doing pretty well. The British weed trade is conservatively

While many countries have decriminalised the recreational use of drugs like cannabis, the UK clings to an outdated position, writes Ian Hamilton. When those responsible for enforcing the law call for change, it must be taken seriously. The National Police Chiefs Council and the College of Policing

An out-of-work joiner who was caught dealing drugs in Harehills has avoided custody, despite a lucrative cannabis-growing operation being found at his home. Jon Marcus Butterworth was caught with half-a-kilogramme of the drug on him when he tried to flee police. Officers later uncovered a grow worth

Hundreds of cannabis plants worth more than half a million pounds have been seized after a raid on a house. Nottinghamshire Police said they entered the property in Upton at about 08:40 GMT on Wednesday, where they found 530 plants, worth an estimated £525,000, across seven rooms. Mains electricity

David Beckham invested in cannabinoid firm Cellular Goods in February 2021 and, like his fellow shareholders, he will be concerned by the company's recent financial performance. A cannabinoid firm backed by David Beckham has posted losses of almost £6million. Cellular Goods attributed the financial

The study found that decriminalization was not associated with a notable increase in traffic accidents. Cannabis decriminalization is not associated with a notable increase in traffic accidents, finds a new report. The report from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) and the Casualty Actuarial

Cole's family is fighting an ongoing battle to secure an NHS prescription of cannabis oil - which leaves him seizure-free - mum Lisa says Cole is “living proof” of the effectiveness of the drug. All East Kilbride boy Cole Thomson wants for Christmas is to be healthy and happy. And thanks to big

Leaders have called for UK government to increase funding and making it easier for companies to invest in research. Industry leaders hope the passing of a landmark bill to expand cannabis research in the US will encourage the UK government to recognise its potential. Following the passing of

A criminal group which used a religious charity as a front for importing 400 kilos of cannabis into the UK have been convicted. The National Crime Agency investigated Dalton Anderson, 50, Alvin Russell, 45, and Sinclair Tucker, 64, after Birmingham based organisation Vision Christian Ministries (VCM

There are an estimated 1.8 million individuals using cannabis for medical purposes in the UK, but only 15,000 are legally prescribed patients, according to a new report by drug policy think tank Volteface. The report released today, “Known Unknowns of Medical Cannabis”, highlights the failures of

Researchers in Great Britain have launched a pioneering trial to study the effects of cannabis on the brain. Scientists associated with the King’s College London Cannabis & Me project are recruiting 6,000 Londoners ages 18-35 in three categories: those who currently use cannabis, those who have used

Pointing to advancements in public health, the UK government can improve access to cannabis by altering its CBD reform Fair access to cannabis has always been the charge of the medical cannabis community. The movement began when individuals and families realized the power of the plant and its