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From the Echo: <\/a><\/p>\n

BT says it is seeking ?substantial damages? after its contract to run computer services for Essex County Council was cancelled.
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\nUnion chiefs claimed the authority stood to lose millions of pounds after ditching the deal.
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\nBut County Hall bosses insisted they were right to bring systems back in-house as the arrangement with BT was ?not delivering value for money?.
\nA BT spokesman said: ?We are disappointed Essex County Council has unlawfully terminated our contract.
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\n?Having discussed the position with our lawyers, we can confirm we will be seeking substantial damages.? …..<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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