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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.

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 Further Reading

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.'

The contents of yesterday's 'emergency' Budget, listed and at-a-glance.

Chancellor to raid PSCs by acting on dividends, allowances, expenses and IR35.

Osborne unveils a Budget for 'working people' that 'puts economic security first.'

Support, certainty and no nasty surprises please Mr Osborne.

'Significant premiums' still to be had, even amid a 'lethargic' IT labour market.

Chancellor receives conflicting appeals on IR35 ahead of tomorrow's Budget.

Accountant counts the most non-EU techies entering the UK since the recession's end

How the second red box of 2015 could help or hinder your personal finances.

Separating the wheat from the chaff would help tackle the questions deficit.

PM appoints a CEO to 'shine a light' on self-employment's opportunities and obstacles. 

What contractors need to know about CGT ahead of possible reforms next week.

1st July, 2015 | Money