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Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing,

self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.

Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the

newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services

company, Moore News Ltd.

The company’s clients include a FTSE-listed recruiter, a division of one of the ‘Big 4’ accountancy

firms and the UK’s largest small business forum. Simon’s articles have been linked to by The Daily

Telegraph and the biggest newspaper website in the world, MailOnline.

Solicitor senses room to negotiate but warns a web developer against being too demanding.

28th July, 2015 | Guide to Contracts

The picture for bullish contractors is not completely rosy, says IPSE.

No sympathy from HMRC if you fail to register or declare, contractors warned.

Lawyer advises an IT contractor that the real question is to opt in or out.

24th July, 2015 | Guide to Contracts

Foreseeable future for Greece is bleak in terms of UK contractor numbers, says CXC.

Taxman concedes, but he still won't need proof of intention to prosecute.

Chancellor's inaction on skills won't disappoint contractors, but a new cap by financial clients will.

How contractors can cut their tax bills when dividend reform bites in 2016.

22nd July, 2015 | Money

Official guidance seems to solve a query about one-man bands going direct.

21st July, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Plan to reform IR35 could be opening a 'huge can of worms.'

What IR35 aspects the Revenue wants your response to by September.

20th July, 2015 | IR35

Being a techie in training helps a drunk driver dodge the slammer.

Deadline looms for employment intermediaries to report non-PAYE workers to HMRC.

Contractor told that longer gigs encourage HMRC to keep a status enquiry open.

15th July, 2015 | IR35

Only the likes of the dividend tax hike can ensure the chancellor keeps his party's promise.

Not even a third of small suppliers chase big clients in the first week of being unpaid.

Registrants told what to do if forms they submit conflict with their company's record.

The rewriting of dividend rules to pick contractors' pockets is a 'tax on success.'

T&S consultation shows that the SDC hurdle is being set unrealistically high.

Osborne lands four major blows, aimed at 'killing a limited company's advantages.'