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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.

UK's contracting tsar is sad about how self-employment is seen by Labour MPs.

Tax unit makes at least 45 mentions of the rule it's restricted from exploring.

The 22 big things the government should do on status, listed and at-a-glance.

A lack of capacity and skills is auspicious if you're one of seven types of IT contractor.

Stop yourself sleepwalking into automatic month-on-month fines from Friday.

4th March, 2015 | Money

Honesty will be the only policy if a new virtual certification system becomes compulsory.

Isis killer is an ex-computer programmer who has a knack for sales and holds a 2:2. 

Legal expert spells out the options for a 'Ltd' caught by the Intermediaries legislation.

2nd March, 2015 | IR35

A tightening up to a payment code should help small firms, even if it is only voluntary.

Aid is issued to people who work for themselves that get stung for not self-assessing correctly.

A new law requires 'prompt payment' throughout the government's supply chain.

Chancellor vows action next month, potentially against those who advise on dodging HMRC.

How to handle increasingly tough pre-contract and background checks in 2015.

25th February, 2015 | Jobs Guides

A tumultuous few months for the place of supply rules -- and penalties haven't even bitten yet.

25th February, 2015 | VAT

An investigation into the outsourcing giant is the right response to allegations, says IPSE.

Dataset casts the tech sector as cautiously optimistic, despite louder talent pains.

Being fined for filing your tax return 'a day or two' late may soon become a thing of the past.

Ministers' actions from May will make or break the UK’s digital future – report.

Not being willing to meet you renders your accountant replaceable.

20th February, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Carrying on in business isn't limited to being a limited company.

19th February, 2015 | MVL