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Top story
UK government's position on cannabis and future industry direction
The UK’s cannabis industry, one of the largest on the planet, sits at a crossroads. Does it choose the pharmaceutically focused, highly regulated route, or a more adult-use tinged approach with big brands, big names, and big growth?
Business of CannabisGBRegulation
- 01
Expanding NHS medical cannabis access could add £13.3 billion to UK economy
Cannabis HealthGBMedical
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Minnesota's first non-tribal recreational dispensary now open
cbsnews.comUSAdult-use
Europe
6 stories- EFSA has suggested the maximum daily CBD intake should be approximately two milligrams
NewsweedEUHemp & CBD
- Czech social experiment highlights injustices of continued cannabis prohibition
NewsweedCZRegulation
- Snoop Dogg's cannabis firm has invested £4.5 million in UK cannabis clinic expansion
observer.co.ukGBMedical
- Bioxyne Limited has secured German import permits for medical cannabis supply
TipRanksDERegulation
- Medical cannabis use declines in Netherlands as Epidyolex costs continue rising
Cannabis IndustrieNLMedical
- Curaleaf partners with Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society to strengthen UK prescriber education
Business of CannabisGBMedical
United States
9 stories- Hawaii health officials push federal marijuana rescheduling as Trump considers reform
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Democratic senators warn hemp THC ban could devastate entire industry nationwide
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Minnesota opens first non-tribal recreational marijuana dispensary to the public
cbsnews.comUSAdult-use
- Eight US senators urge party leaders to regulate hemp instead of banning
Cannabis Business TimesUSRegulation
- Trulieve introduces five new Onward and Upward cannabis product flavours
cbs42.comUSBusiness & Investment
- Michigan lawmakers support governor's plan to increase marijuana tax rates
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Kentucky prepares for first medical marijuana harvest as crop nears completion
paducahsun.comUSMedical
- Rhode Island opens application round for up to 24 new adult-use dispensaries
foleyhoag.comUSAdult-use
- Verano plans to move parent company registration from British Columbia to Nevada
Cannabis Business TimesUSBusiness & Investment
Canada
6 stories- Canopy Growth improves balance sheet with early $25 million loan prepayment
Business WireCABusiness & Investment
- Cannabis becomes billion-dollar business in New Brunswick
CBCCABusiness & Investment
- Calgary cannabis sales data shows consumption rising across all age groups
calgary.citynews.caCABusiness & Investment
- Health Canada conducts nearly 900 cannabis inspections in 2025 so far
MMJDailyCARegulation
- High Tide reports record quarterly revenue, adjusted EBITDA and positive cash flow
NewswireCABusiness & Investment
- Calgary cannabis sales data shows consumption rising across all age groups
calgary.citynews.caCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Brazilian researchers create portable sensor for synthetic cannabinoid detection
SechatBRHealth & Science
- São Paulo hosts Brazil's largest strategic meeting on medical cannabis and hemp
SechatBREvents & Industry
- Mendoza publishes detailed regulations for cannabis industry development
El PlanteoARRegulation
- Uruguay introduces measures to improve adult and medical cannabis accessibility
El PlanteoUYRegulation
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- Cannabis group Labat faces new scrutiny from JSE regulators in South Africa
businesslive.co.zaZARegulation
- IM Cannabis announces board changes and explores new strategic opportunities
PR NewswireBusiness & Investment
APAC
1 story- Epsilon Healthcare secures GMP certification for global export readiness
TipRanksBusiness & Investment
Oceania
3 stories- Australian prescribers face stricter responsibilities as MCA confirms roadshow dates
CannabizAUMedical
- Zelira Therapeutics obtains director loans to enhance working capital reserves
TipRanksAUBusiness & Investment
- Lyphe Australia appoints new general manager to drive post-rebuild expansion
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
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