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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.

Recruiter administrations start to fall
Contractors aren't alone in cheering on recovery signs in the agency jobs market.
Mar 19, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Is my agency facing administration?
No sure way to know if your recruiter is next on the administration list.
Mar 19, 2010

Financial IT contractor demand revives
IT contractors command the bulk of financial hiring managers' leftover cash.
Mar 18, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Can I claim loss of earnings?
Expert answers an IT contractor left out of pocket by his client.
Mar 18, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Why no termination clause?
Legal aid to an IT contractor whose contract is silent on termination.
Mar 18, 2010

Contractors' Questions: How will bankruptcy affect my job prospects?
Advice for an IT contractor who fears bankruptcy will cordon off security cleared jobs.
Mar 17, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Does using client kit affect IR35?
Arguing against control is easier with your own kit, says IR35 expert.
Mar 17, 2010

Consultant pay rates slip 8 per cent
Agencies and the economy are why freelancers' daily fees are depressed.
Mar 16, 2010

IT contractors net £33,000 in casino con
Two IT freelancers escape jail after an unprecedented raid on London's casinos.
Mar 15, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Can I cancel a signed contract?
Expert helps an IT contractor tempted to renege his contract for a better offer.
Mar 15, 2010

Year-end financial review for IT contractors
Time for IT contractors to spring clean their financial affairs.
Mar 12, 2010

Contractors' Questions: How to beat 'subject to approval'?
IT contractors should speak for themselves when client intentions aren't forthcoming.
Mar 12, 2010

Darling sets Budget date of March 24
Less than two weeks until the chancellor unveils a pre-election Budget.
Mar 11, 2010

Contractors' Questions How to deal with a grievance?
Legal aid for an IT contractor accused of bullying an employee.
Mar 11, 2010

All that glitters to IT contractors may not be gold
IT contractor schemes offering '80%+' of income need close inspection, says ex-taxman.
Mar 10, 2010

Top 10 excuses for not paying invoices
What clients claim to delay paying IT contractors' invoices, and how to get round it.
Mar 10, 2010

IT contractor pay rises on the horizon
First sign of poaching points to potential rate rises for IT contractors.
Mar 9, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Can I claim JSA while freelancing?
Freelancers are entitled to benefits if they work less than 16 hours a week, says PCG.
Mar 5, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Any IR35 risk to an attendance policy?
IR35 expert helps an IT contractor facing a ‘bums on seats’ request from his client.
Mar 5, 2010

IT contractor guide to invoices
Five ways to help get your invoice paid promptly and in full.
Mar 4, 2010



 


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