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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.

An unapologetic Rishi Sunak fails to help contractor companies that indirectly lost his Treasury an ‘eye-watering’ sum of revenue.

Claiming to be ‘delivering on the priorities of the British people,’ Rishi Sunak says the economic emergency has only just begun.

Even if it’s difficult, or DISS isn’t ready, let PSCs know that income support from the pandemic is your aim, Burnham tells Sunak.

A plan to return to the tiered approach includes the strong suggestion that ‘WfH’ lost its novelty in November.

Ten parts of the population being overlooked surges the membership of a new parliamentary group fighting for ‘Ltd directors.'

Watch fanatic becomes the face of BBL fraud, just as time runs out for a director and his secretary.

Even just half our normal fee will do, say ‘high and dry’ umbrellas, urging Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson for urgent cover.

Taxman to publish names, values and numbers of CJRS claimants from December.

It’s right of the Revenue to tell contractors how to spot a MUC, says Professional Passport.

It comes from ‘that’ minister, but a statement confirming intermediaries aren’t brollies or agencies is welcomed as a ‘good start.’

Agents’ talk of 'rhythm,' 'prep' and 'adaptability' smacks of a bounce back for temporary techies.

Taxman asks for empathy amid the pandemic, despite missing the same goals last year too.

PSCs given a pass from the taxman, and some new resources -- indicating April’s reform isn’t moving anywhere.

PSC bosses in Manchester and Liverpool asked to speak up, in a ‘make or break’ situation.

A ‘lifeline’ for limited companies isn’t enough, say the millions now turning to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.

Hirers and candidates finding their covid feet helps end 13 months of stagnation.

Hearts go out to the tiniest, one-person companies, facing a ‘perfect storm.’

Another shutdown of workplaces and the economy reopens the case for an off-payroll rules respite.

Another government-imposed shutdown thanks to coronavirus provokes as many as it pleases.

As distrust of the chancellor grows, disappointed directors get given more of the ‘unattractive’ same.