The Debate: Should the UK decriminalise cannabis? Opinion Sadiq Khan says yes, but is the UK really ready for looser rules around cannabis? We get two experts to argue for and against.
Sadiq Khan backs calls to decriminalise cannabis possession Politics A report commissioned by Sadiq Khan has called for decriminalising the possession of cannabis in small quantities, in a major policy pivot for City Hall. The London Drugs Commission, which was set up by the Mayor of London two years ago, argues that while the production and supply of cannabis should continue to “be policed [...]
Investment fads of years gone by: Where are they now? Investing From the metaverse to meme stocks, investment fads have come and gone over the years, quickly disappearing out of the market’s collective memories. While AI might be the latest trend gripping the attention of stockpickers, it is worth remembering previous crazes in the market, to learn from (and laugh at) the mistakes of previous cycles. [...]
Want to tackle addiction? Legalise all drugs November 17, 2024 Making drugs illegal simply perpetuates the spiral of shame, stigma and isolation that makes addiction so damaging, says Jan Gerber I am the CEO and co-founder of a leading mental health and addiction clinic, and I am also a passionate advocate for worldwide drug decriminalisation. When I share my views with people, they almost always respond with [...]
A bad trip: Oxford Cannabinoid to delist from ‘turbulent’ London markets May 8, 2024 Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies has given London markets further bad news after announcing plans to delist this morning.
420: Should you invest your green in the cannabis industry? April 20, 2024 The global cannabis industry is going through a growth spurt in April, with green shoots popping up across the world.
Merger of medicinal cannabis firm Northern Leaf and CBD brand Voyager collapses April 9, 2024 A deal which would have ensured the "survival" of a medicinal cannabis producer through a merger with a Scottish CBD firm has collapsed.
Embattled Love Hemp dragged out of weeds by ‘special purpose’ CBD investor for undisclosed sum February 23, 2023 Embattled CBD brand Love Hemp has been rescued from collapse, weeks after the cannabis firm was forced to draft in administrators amid plummeting sales. The group, which has been promoted by boxer Anthony Joshua, was acquired for an undisclosed price by Portillion SPV1 Limited. The group has been recently founded by Kamran Sattar, the chief [...]
London not ‘hottest’ cannabis market in Europe but hope lies in CBD November 29, 2022 The UK government should capitalise on its efforts in medical cannabis research if it wants to keep up with the budding market growing across Europe. The country currently has the second-largest cannabis market in Europe, behind only France, and worth around $150m (£125m), according to a white paper by investment bank Bryan Garnier today. The estimated value is far [...]
Cannabis products including oil, chocolate balls and gummies soon to be sold at Tesco September 3, 2022 Medicinal cannabis products including oil drops, chocolate balls and gummies will soon be stocked at Tesco after Love Hemp agreed a deal with the supermarket giant. Six of the brand’s products will be rolled out across more than 200 Tesco stores in the UK and online, it said today. London-listed Love Hemp uses CBD, derived [...]