Extension, but agency refuses rate increase

[northernladuk]

If that is the case it looks like the perfect move then. If, whichever way it goes, is a win for you then why not.

[Mincepie]

New bedrooms happy missus or extend and spending money for several holidays booked later this year and just ignore the annoying things for another 3 months

I am in a decent position

[TheFaQQer]

New bedrooms happy missus or extend and spending money for several holidays booked later this year and just ignore the annoying things for another 3 months

I am in a decent position

Could I interest you in one of these, sir?

[Mincepie]

Could I interest you in one of these, sir?

Nah i am going to the pub

[Bee]

Got an extension on my contract, but I asked the agency for a small increase due to increased responsibilities and tax burden.
End client refused and agency refuses to pay it from their 15% slice, which they enjoyed for 5 months, it would still leave them with 10% for which all they have to do is pay me once a month.
Have a few promising things in the pipeline but nothing concrete so far, higher rates and closer by (now commute 190 miles per day)
Should I call the agencies bluff and say I will decline?

If the responsibilities are increasing, it's fair enough.
Don't bluff, you will take the risk of your decline be accepted.