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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.

Business types judged on Facebook
MDs see a link between photos of them on the town and falling sales.
May 9, 2008

ID card project cost increases
Government admits the cost of biometric Britain is rising.
May 8, 2008

Business backs mayor Johnston
Enterprise groups welcome a new chance to tackle London’s problems.
May 8, 2008

'Clients cap IT contractor hires'
For how they work, demand for IT contractors is - and will remain - finite.
May 7, 2008

US firms double intake of IT contractors
Corporations have spent four years building a more flexible IT workforce.
May 2, 2008

Contractors face IR35, MSC probe
Revenue quizzes 'service companies' over complex tax rules.
Apr 30, 2008

Business cards still a trick not to miss
Dog-ears rather than design are fatal to a good first impression.
Apr 30, 2008

Investment banks cull IT staff
The biggest client of financial IT staff was first to feel the pinch.
Apr 29, 2008

Software duo scoop £20,000 prize
Colour-blind computer users eye a richer experience.
Apr 28, 2008

The Itch: April; rain clouds but without silver lining
Credit crunch takes a bite out of contractors' pies, and security analysts huff, while Web 2.0 inherits Earth.
Apr 25, 2008

'Sharper downturn will hit IT contractor jobs'
Freelance IT roles won't be immune to much more economic uncertainty.
Apr 23, 2008

Contractors’ Questions: How much do agents take?
Recruiters reveal how they earn off IT contractors.
Apr 23, 2008

Google fails to cut cookie time
Search giant's pledge to roll out 24-month cookies has expired.
Apr 22, 2008

iPhone price cut by £100
Apple’s cheaper iPhone comes to Britain.
Apr 21, 2008

Sellers to boycott eBay over new rules
Hinting that ‘the customer is always right’ sparks rumour of revolt.
Apr 21, 2008

Trading updates lift tech gloom
Cautiously doing more business – service giants defy the slowdown.
Apr 18, 2008

Hirers try to test, not fool, IT contractors
Freelance techies should stay in rhythm to off-beat questions.
Apr 17, 2008

How to frame your CV, for IT contractors
A jobs market near the doldrums should see resumes revived.
Apr 16, 2008

Tesco to open digital download store
Supermarket giant wants to become your entertainment checkout.
Apr 16, 2008

IT makes the day seem longer
The most connected of us are doing 31-hour days.
Apr 15, 2008



 


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