Temperatures rise over climate-change levy

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Up 1.7 billion pounds sterling is expected to be raised per year by the introduction of a new taxation on large energy users in the UK. The government plans to help commercial energy users reduce their energy costs through efficiency schemes funded by a proposed 11% reduction in National Insurance Contributions per employer. Gas and coal provide the largest amount of energy in the UK in 1999, although campaigners believe investments in renewable energy sources could increase the sectors contribution to 10% of the national requirement. The conservation policy has been criticised for being too vague, without facing tough environmental issues.

PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS, Energy, Utilities, Business, Energy use, Energy policy, Power resources, Energy economics

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The antidote to auction fatigue

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Controlled auctions are becoming increasingly common in the UK management buyout market, but this is presenting venture capital firms with many problems. Some venture capitalists believe that the auction trend has affected the balance of power between vendors and buyers. There are also uncertainties over how new deals should be priced in order to achieve a balance between ensuring an adequate return on funds managed, and keeping the profile which results from investing new money.

Management buyouts

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MBOs in a lower growth environment

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The UK venture capital industry could face several new pressures in the rest of the 1990s and beyond if the UK continues to see low inflation and steady economic growth. The industry grew rapidly in the boom time of the 1980s, but the lack of quality deals and an excess of venture capitalists is bringing pricing pressures. Portfolios are also continuing to grow as institutional investors continue to invest in new MBOs but there are few exits. This will put pressure on resources.

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