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URN: 10/1047
Publication date: Yesterday
Responses by 21 October 2010. Seeks views on the Government’s commitment to phasing out the default retirement age (DRA). Sets out the background to the DRA, and explains how the Government is proposing to remove it. Asks questions on the specific proposals the Government has for phasing out the DRA and on the support individuals and businesses might need to manage in its absence. See also the summaries of stakeholder evidence URN 10/1018, stakeholder submissions 10/1082, research evidence 10/1080, and the employer survey report 10/1008.
URN: 10/P102
Publication date: 26 Jul 2010
House of Commons papers: 2009-10: 211. Consolidated resource accounts of the Department, presented to the House of Commons, pursuant to section 6 (4) of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000. Includes a series of annexes providing information on Departmental performance indicators. Available from the Stationery Office, price £35.50.
URN: 10/1081
Command Paper 7923. Consultation responses by 20 September 2010. A business finance green paper on ensuring that businesses have access to a more diverse range of sources of finance that suits their needs. Sets out the range of finance options for different sized businesses, explores where the market is failing to provide and if there is a role for government intervention. Launches an intensive discussion on how business and the Government can work together to produce a diverse, competitive and sustainable financial environment. Available from the Stationery Office, Price £14.75.
URN: 10/994
First annual report in on the business angel market. Provides an independent analysis and commentary on business angel investment activity in 2008 to 2009 in the visible market and an estimate of the overall scale of angel investment activity. Also includes a study by HM Revenue and Customs of the demographic characteristics of investors claiming tax reliefs under the Enterprise investment scheme, Venture Capital Trusts and community investment tax relief through self-assessment. Commissioned by BIS on behalf of a consortium comprising HM Treasury, HM Revenue and Customs, British Business Angels Association, British Venture Capital Association, LINC Scotland and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
