In a bid to improve the UK's high streets, the government says new vape shops will need planning permission.
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Other measures include giving councils more powers to block new betting shops and adult gaming centres.
The Conservatives and Reform have criticised this move saying it, along with increases to business rates, will lead to more empty shops.
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