Will the Labour Party Change Cannabis Policy in the UK?
The Labour Party came into power earlier in 2024, after Kier Starmer led the party to victory in the general election on 5th July, ending 14 years of Tory rule. But what does this mean for cannabis policy in the UK? With the conservatives out, political change is inevitable, but Starmer has made it clear […]
Police targeted more cannabis manufacturers in the first coronavirus lockdown, new data shows
The police seized substantially more cannabis in 2020 as they targeted more manufacturers and cultivators during the first coronavirus lockdown in the UK. According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by iNews, 25% more cannabis was seized in the country in 2020 than in the year previous as police forces took advantage of the […]
Belfast mayor Kate Nicholl calls for cannabis legalisation
Belfast’s Lord Mayor has announced that she would support the legalisation of cannabis as well as plans for the introduction of safe dug consumption sites for those addicted to drugs. In December, Belfast mayor Kate Nicholl, 33, stated in an interview that she would welcome a change in the country’s drug policy as the dealers are […]
Browns 5% CBD Hemp Oil: A Cancheck Review
Insomnia, mental health issues, muscle, and chronic pain. One or all can be the reason for diving into the world of CBD. If you don’t already know (we are sure you do) Cannabidiol or as it is more commonly known CBD is an oil derived from the cannabis plant. It has no psychoactive ingredients meaning […]
New partnership announces unique medical cannabis products for UK and German markets
It has been announced that one of Europe’s fastest-growing cannabis firms partnered up to develop and distribute new medical cannabis products designed to target specific conditions. According to a statement sent to Cancheck, Kanabo, the first medical cannabis company to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), has signed a partnership agreement with Medocann Pharma […]
UK set to become the next hub of psychedelic research
The launch of Clerkenwell Health further positions the UK as an attractive destination for international psychedelic drug developers looking to conduct trials. After launching in January this year, Clerkenwell Health closed its first round of funding from a mix of British angel investors and psychedelic focussed VCs including Vine Ventures, and the team have now […]
Orange County CBD Muscle & Joint Rub : A Cancheck Review
Tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen…with niggly joints and achy muscles? Yep? Us too! We were sent Orange County CBD Muscle & Joint Rub to review and after a heavy gym week for team Cancheck, it was the perfect time to give it a real run for its money. Bit first… who is […]
Jockey banned for six months after positive for cocaine and cannabis
A jockey sought help to end his drug misuse after being banned for six months for testing positive for cocaine and cannabis in January 2021. According to BBC, Levi Williams was furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic and he “made a mistake.” Mr Williams admitted to smoke cannabis once or twice but claimed that he hadn’t […]
Drug and cannabis use prevention programme hailed a success in West Midlands
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is reportedly “very pleased” with the DIVERT programme that is aimed to offer hundreds of people an opportunity to turn their backs on drugs. According to a police report, 423 people have completed the DIVERT programme since October last year. The report shows that nine out of ten […]
New poll shows widespread support for psilocybin research among the British public
The first national poll of UK attitudes towards the medicalisation of psilocybin and support for policy changes has revealed that the British public support reform of psilocybin policy and a decision to reschedule it. In a new YouGov poll, commissioned by Drug Science, researchers found that a majority in every individual demographic, political, or regional population […]