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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. The Itch: August; little summer sun but a glittering future beckons the braveEconomic mixed message for contractors, but a new career path is certain to buck the downturn blues. Aug 29, 2008 IT consultant loses his 'pants' password Bank blocks techie from his account balance for being rude. Aug 29, 2008 Buy-to-let clouds have a silver lining Even so, sensible contractors might still invest in a back up. Aug 28, 2008 Skills shortage won't enrich IT contractors Contractors can only watch as clients lavish mid-tier IT staff. Aug 27, 2008 IT contractor in 'latest data loss fiasco' 'Being slapdash' with a memory stick may cost PA Consulting. Aug 26, 2008 Stroke nurses techie off the bench A once jobless engineer is 'rewired' and doing well at EA Games. Aug 22, 2008 Downturn unsettles IT contracts IT suppliers fear the worst, as clients begin to call the shots. Aug 20, 2008 Ex-IT leader fires at LinkedIn Another Plan B takes shape as a social network for business types. Aug 19, 2008 Government loses 45,000 people's details The MoJ lost the personal details of 123 people a day last year. Aug 18, 2008 Downturn won't disturb IT contractors Survey: work and pay should hold up for most contractors in 2008. Aug 15, 2008 IT sector faces threat of recession 'Contractors will become victims of negative IT spending by 2009.' Aug 14, 2008 Contractors' Questions: Is it worth a second IR35 opinion? Expert: don’t waste time on getting the answer you’d prefer. Aug 13, 2008 Contract IT jobs buck US slowdown Official figures show US techies lost 44,000 IT jobs to the credit crunch. Aug 13, 2008 Most IT staff plan a new start Tech employees with a past of pay gripes vow to start afresh elsewhere. Aug 11, 2008 Contractors' Questions: Which are the steadiest IT contracts? Sign of the times, as one contractor seeks consistency before pay. Aug 8, 2008 Why more firms are one-man bands One-person firms are on the rise, but so too are demands they should expand. Aug 8, 2008 US defends seizure of flyers' laptops Passengers flying to the US brace themselves for 'unconstitutional' treatment. Aug 7, 2008 IT services appear 'resilient' to the downturn Capgemini's trading results are another boon for the IT services industry. Aug 6, 2008 There's nothing wrong with Vista – it's all in your head New research from Microsoft ‘proves’ users’ Vista gripes are merely misconceptions. Aug 5, 2008 Mind how you go – a Google camera is coming to a street near you The UK version of the search giant’s Street View service has been given the nod by authorities, but concerns remain. Aug 5, 2008 
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