New powers to control lap-dancing clubs are being given to councils in England and Wales, the Home Office has said.

Current licensing laws put clubs in the same category as pubs and cafes and councils can object only on the grounds of crime, nuisance or public safety.

From April, clubs will be classed as sex establishments and residents will be able to oppose venues for being “inappropriate” to the area.

Existing clubs will have 12 months to apply for a licence or face closure.

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But lap dancing club owners said a change in the law would lead to job losses and lower investment in a £2.1bn industry. Source: The BBC.

Job losses and lower investment in sexist exploitation is a problem how exactly?