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NCA: Cannabis couriers misled by traffickers by assuming UK authorities are lenient

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Officials claim the majority of the couriers, who can be paid up to £10,000, are coming from nations where cannabis is lawful for personal use and growing is permitted.

Hundreds of cannabis couriers have been captured attempting to carry luggage containing the narcotic through British airports.

According to the National Crime Agency, traffickers are duping them into believing that UK authorities are lenient on cannabis and will let them off with a fine.

Egypt has Border Force troops to help Gazans flee.

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Rishi Sunak has asked for a humanitarian pause to evacuate civilians but not a ceasefire. The announcement coincides with this call. “Prepared and ready” Border Force teams are set to evacuate British citizens who have become stranded in Gaza. Government’s Support and Readiness for Evacuation Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated on Thursday that Egyptian border … Read more

Rail, Border Force, and driving examiners strike again

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According to reports, the walkouts are occurring as unions consider ways to conduct additional strikes by separating ballots by job titles rather than holding a single vote. Today, rail workers, Border Force employees, and driving examiners are beginning their strike action, and commuters are cautioned to expect significant delays as they return to work. It … Read more

Border Force, ambulance, and DWP personnel are striking this week.

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As a result of Border Force employees walking off the job during one of the busiest times of the year, thousands of flights could be delayed. This week, as part of an intensifying campaign of industrial action, Border Force employees will be among those anticipated to walk out on the job. The passport check desks … Read more

December strikes: 1200 troops for ambulances and Border Force

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Approximately 1,200 military personnel and 1,000 civil servants will be summoned to cover for striking ambulance and Border Force personnel over the Christmas holiday. According to the administration, the personnel will fill staffing gaps and maintain front-line services. In a salary dispute, around 10,000 ambulance personnel in England and Wales will go on strike on … Read more