Simon Moore

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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.

Growth in demand for IT freelancers has not looked as miniscule since August 2016.

Now-live digital tax accounts are cause for much less concern than you’re being led to believe.

Practical tips ahead of Friday’s final deadline get issued, pending a last-minute reprieve.

John Thompson faces charges of misdirection on multiple fronts, including HMRC’s Hyrax ‘victory.’

Officials insist their only point about suicide stories still stands -- consent was lacking.

Providers remain online, unphased and offering ‘glass crash helmets’ if HMRC wins, again.

Letter to the chancellor seeks apology and correction for taxman’s ‘barefaced lie.’

Vacancies vault to a solid seven per cent growth, easing placements back from the brink.

How to avoid complications further down the line for a techie with an exciting offer.

28th March, 2019 | Contracting Overseas

Like the TV host, contractors will need facts, not just good fortune, to trounce the taxman.

The best of the contractor industry will be crowned in London for their ‘exceptional’ service to contractors.

HMRC tipped to ramp up account-raiding as part of its loan charge recovery effort.

A collapse in their talks doesn’t end the unprecedented deal the BBC is getting from HMRC.

‘Fiendishly complex’ levy is increasingly troubling small firms, and lining the taxman’s pockets.

Judges join the TV star in annoyed puzzlement at a taxman in 'cloud cuckoo land.'

Better to have toughened the Prompt Payment Code than add reporting duties, chancellor told.

Ten ‘hot’ skills; five negotiation tips and one big deal that your 16% premium wants approved.

In passing the buck, executioner HMRC is going to make engagers the 'judge and jury.'

Law firm says it’s case of comply and risk being sued. Or keep the client but face sanctions.

Only one in three are putting away any cash for when contracting is over.