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The Default Retirement Age of 65 for workers is to be phased out.

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Motorists to receive up to £5000 towards the purchase of an ultra-low carbon car.

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Government to explore new and innovative ways for business to access finance.

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Programme for Government

On 20 May 2010 the Government published it's five year policy plan, entitled 'Coalition: Our Programme for Government' and asked for public comment online.

The Government has now responded to those comments, inlcuding the three policy areas relating to BIS.

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Support for regions

The £1 billion Regional Growth Fund, announced in the Budget, will support projects that offer significant potential for sustainable economic growth and new jobs.

The Government is now seeking views on how the Fund should operate to meet the needs of communities across England.

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British Hallmarking Council

Hallmarking is the practice of testing articles made of precious metal and marking them to indicate that they are of a minimum standard of purity.

The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) is responsible for this regime, which protects consumers and traders when buying or selling jewellery and other articles.