Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce measures to revive struggling high streets across the country. His government will target vape shops, betting outlets and businesses linked to organised crime. The plans aim to give local communities greater control over town centres. They will also provide additional powers to police and local authorities.

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Under the proposed changes, councils will gain more power over betting shops. A current rule limits their ability to reject new betting outlets despite local opposition. Burnham's government plans to remove that restriction. As a result, councils could have greater influence over the type...