Crackdown on vape and betting shops in bid to revive high streets
The changes could save households £14 a month, while 26% of UK adults have accidentally taken out a subscription in a year, Citizens Advice said.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham will unveil plans to crack down on vape shops, betting outlets, and rogue businesses as part of an effort to revitalize Britain's high streets after decades of decline.
- Communities have lost control over town centers as vape and betting shops replaced vital services, hollowing out high streets; Burnham's measures aim to restore local decision-making power.
- Burnham will accelerate rules tackling 'subscription traps' to January, requiring companies to simplify cancellations and provide upfront cost information. He will also launch consultations on banning deceptive 'discount' offers.
- Proposed legislation revokes the Gambling Act's 'Aim to Permit' rule, allowing councils to refuse betting outlets. Government also doubles Closure Order durations to 12 months, granting police and councils more time to investigate organized crime.
- While Burnham spends August in 'listening mode' consulting the public, Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride criticized the plans as a 'vanity tour' offering only 'tinkering' rather than broader tax cuts.
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The initiative is part of a series of measures prepared by the Prime Minister to revitalize the city centre in particular in the most disadvantaged areas.
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