GOVERNMENT plans to scrap the default retirement age next October have been criticised by the North West business community.Under the plans employers would not be allowed to dismiss staff because they had reached the age of 65. Currently an employer can force an employee to retire at the age of 65 without paying any financial compensation.Dr Brian Sloan, head of business and economic policy at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, said the move would not be helpful to businesses.He said the "We believe that the default retiremen......for the full story register now for free or login below...