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Drug Gangs Cuckooing Homes

Updated 2026-06-08 23:15 UTC 1 source Negative

UK police warn that hundreds of homes are being taken over by drug gangs every week. The issue is causing significant concern among residents and authorities.

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BBC News

'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn

Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.

2026-06-08 23:01 UTC

BBC News

Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

2026-06-08 23:05 UTC