The Home Office allocated nearly £1,000 for Swedish dog massage courses for Border Force officials, aiming to enhance the wellbeing of service dogs. This investment included over £2,000 for enrichment items and cooling equipment, despite calls for budget cuts across government departments.

Critics, like Shadow Minister Greg Smith, questioned the spending, deeming it excessive. However, the Home Office defended the expenditures, arguing that well-cared-for dogs are vital for effective drug and contraband detection. The government insists these measures are essential for the dogs' performance.

The Digest, 4/13/2025 @1200AM, CDT

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