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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.

FinTech and Apps credited with adding to the stock of one-man bands.

Both PSC and brolly workers should keep calm and contribute to HMRC’s 'discussion.'

The best agents, advisers, brollies, clients and contractors (among others), are revealed.

Who's best, brilliant and commended in the contract IT marketplace.

14th January, 2015 | About

What the IR35 Review says about the 'slow, cumbersome and mistrusted' Contract Review Service.

Legal adviser cautions an IT contractor against taking on his recruiter over a 4-week clause.

13th January, 2015 | Guide to Contracts

Taxman will only accept genuine reasons for missing his deadline, not exotic ones.

Contract IT market reverts to its traditional course of slowing before Christmas. 

CEO's foul-mouthed tirade at an IT contractor in 2009 may catch up with him. 

What the IR35 Review says about the increasingly quiet HMRC phone service.

A smattering of positives thanks to the IR35 Forum still smacks of far too little too late.

The 32 recommendations on IR35, and which of them HMRC accepts/rejects.

Chancellor chooses his words (and timing) carefully for his last red box.   

Start-ups and jobs in technology seem to have the edge over those in financial services.

Top tips for an IT contractor unsure that his vetting firm is up to scratch.

5th January, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Or are the previous 12 months as good as it gets for independent workers?

Lawyer gently reminds why breach of trust doesn't always equate to breach of contract.
 

23rd December, 2014 | Guide to Contracts

Legal aid for a contractor owed £7,200 by a recruiter reliant on unwritten clauses.

11th December, 2014 | Guide to Contracts

Being wary of 'too good to be true' offers isn't just a job for contractors in the UK.

10th December, 2014 | Contracting Overseas

The main areas for contractors of Osborne's offerings, analysed and at-a-glance.

4th December, 2014 | Successful Contracting