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One-year ban on legal highs to be enforced

Temporary one-year bans on so-called legal highs are to be introduced in a bid to crack down on the growing problem, UK ministers have announced.

It is hoped the bans will take the drugs off the high street while a full review of their effects is carried out. Ministers believe the move will answer criticisms that they have been too slow to act on the issue.