BCC and Accredited Chamber mentions in the national media - Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, UK
BCC and Accredited Chamber mentions in the national media
MEDIA MONITOR: Thursday 29th July 2010
Today
Adam Marshall’s comments on the Default Retirement Age, which will be phased out by the Coalition, were featured on Radio 4’s Today Programme.
The British Chambers of Commerce’s concerns about the implementation of an immigration cap were featured in a BBC News online article.
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Interest rates will stay low while the economic recovery remains fragile, says Bank chief. Guardian, pg. 20. Tele, pg. B1.
Key articles on the Chamber Network’s policy priorities
High speed rail to Heathrow will add serious capacity pressures on the airport says BAA boss. Tele, pg. B5.
BCC View: The BCC supports the construction of a third runway at Heathrow, which would provide vital extra capacity at the UK’s only major international hub airport.
Government proposals to be unveiled today will prevent older workers from being forced to retire at 65. Mail, pg. 1. Express, pg. 1. Times, pg. 3.
BCC View: Many businesses value the Default Retirement Age as it triggers a conversation about an employee’s future and provides both sides with an opportunity to plan.
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Lord Browne calls for spending review of the science budget so it can focus on engineering. FT, pg. 1.
Cable’s invitation to speak at the TUC is cancelled following the Coalition’s plans for spending cuts. FT, pg. 2.
Reform to PAYE could hold key to minister’s plans for a single working age benefit. FT, pg. 4.
Climate change is ‘undeniable’ according to a new study. FT, pg. 1. Guardian, pg. 7.
Government subsidy for electric cars will go ahead. Guardian, pg. 20.
A new high street bank, Metro Bank, begins operations today. Guardian, pg. 23. Telegraph
Make banks lend to SMEs, says Mervyn King. Mail, pg. 1.
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