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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.

IPSE says one-man bands would be less adrift on Monday if the digital networks worked.

'Working people' to be at the heart of chancellor's first Conservative Budget.

Becoming your own boss isn't necessarily your lender's business, reassures an IFA.

18th May, 2015 | Money

Wide-ranging act put in place to help UK become 'best place in the world' to start-up.

Not being under the umbrella when he worked means one IT contractor's costs aren't covered.

14th May, 2015 | Umbrella Companies

'Concerning level of discord' is clearly intact, on invoicing, security and services to come.

How to minimise your costs when flying in to work, and flying out to go home.

13th May, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

Sajid Javid becomes Business Secretary, and Greg Hands becomes Osborne's deputy.

Government pours in funds to helps techies with a social conscience find solutions.

Not even 24hrs in office, the new Tory government was awash with wishes for contractors.

Number of permie IT skills on the REC's scarce list hits double figures.

Tories set for a convincing victory, sounding the death knell for Clegg and Miliband. 

Only the finance department find journeying when you're not earning more costly.

Legal aid for a team of IT contractors feeling stung by an agency and outsourcer.

7th May, 2015 | Guide to Contracts

What limited company contractors should consider before polling day tomorrow.

What umbrella company contractors should consider before polling day tomorrow.

Trio of pledges blasted as unspecific, despite Labour singling out the disguised self-employed. 

The tax plans that must have proved too taxing for officials to work out properly. 

Top tips on the quiet housing market for a contractor being badgered by an agent.

1st May, 2015 | Money

Initially 'not guilty' tech manager admits to a £220,000 fake invoice scam.