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This section contains the bulk of our news items relating to IT contracting in general. Specific news can also be found in sections such as IR35/ IR591 and Jobs. Contractors' Questions: When do I ask for a rate rise?Agent asked whether there's a right time to renegotiate. Jul 3, 2008 IT contracting in the credit crunch How freelance techies are still making hay while the gloom lasts. Jul 2, 2008 Finance to retain most IT contracts 'Nowhere will IT contracts be more plentiful than in Finance, until at least 2009.' Jul 1, 2008 The Itch: June; our petty problems count as nothing against the perilous state of the planet But let's talk about pay cuts, plan Bs, IR35, stalking-permies and resignation anyway... it's more fun. Jun 27, 2008 Rising number of IT contract cheats Online techies are helping IT students commit ‘academic fraud.’ Jun 27, 2008 How contractors can beat the credit crunch Top tips to help you weather today's economic storm. Jun 26, 2008 When IT contractors should quit An MP stands down citing principles, just as cut-price contractors refuse to resign. Jun 25, 2008 Contractors' Questions: is public now better than private? Gloom in financial services is illuminating IT jobs elsewhere. Jun 25, 2008 Green IT could cancel US emissions Nullifying the carbon foot print of a superpower is do-able with technology. Jun 24, 2008 Phone firms 'not listening to Ofcom' Britons still face hefty premiums for calling call centres. Jun 23, 2008 Stolen laptops had 30,000 people's data Theft on the NHS proves officials flouted guidelines on data security. Jun 20, 2008 Brown: Technology is the top crime fighter The perceived menace is actually a saviour of our traditions, argues PM. Jun 19, 2008 Contractors' Questions: Shall I tell on agents demanding SC? An invitation to report recruiters insistent on Security Clearance has expired. Jun 19, 2008 Government websites 'fail citizens in need' The state's portals aren't performing for the big events in your life. Jun 18, 2008 Mobile users face fees for taking calls Imposing cuts to operators' handling fees could cost customers. Jun 17, 2008 IT sucks 25% of NHS cash budget MPs check-up on NHS IT, as its capital costs rise for the fourth year in a row. Jun 16, 2008 UK businesses 'lose by playing it safe' He who dares… tends to be in India, says BT’s IT division. Jun 13, 2008 Google courts Web developers The search giant doesn't want to line its own Cloud alone. Jun 12, 2008 Banks cut IT contractor pay rates 'Take it or leave it,' says Deutsche, Merrill, Barclays, BNP, RBS and ABN. Jun 11, 2008 Hackers disable anti-crime website Government portal is used in an attempted bank robbery. Jun 9, 2008 
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