UK councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that local councils will receive enhanced powers to restrict the opening of vape and betting shops in their areas. The move aims to address the deterioration of town centres, which Burnham characterizes as having been "hollowed out" by years of decline. These new powers represent an effort to help councils shape their local communities and combat the proliferation of these types of retail establishments.