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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 overview of the latest IR35 Forum’s other big talking points.

New tax offences like a fresh disguised remuneration requirement, to hit from April.

DPOs have never had it so good – or as competitive, due to the overhaul in May.

Status expert cites the main factors that went against, but ultimately for, Mark Daniels.

28th March, 2018 | IR35

Firms will ask how they’re meant to decide IR35, when not even HMRC can get it right.

Three status factors and a bungling HMRC can’t keep a courageous PSC down.

Knowing what to leave off your CV is as important as knowing what to put on.

27th March, 2018 | CV Guides

‘PSCs being misclassified will inspire another select committee in two years’ time.’

A squeeze on the Budget looms, as it’s set to coincide with costing our exit from the EU.

Even the iPhone creator was once unreachable -- at a time when he was job-hunting.

‘Head in the sand’ approach won’t stop your bottom line from being eroded.

22nd March, 2018 | Public Sector Contracting

As a radio host’s anguish leads to her attempted suicide, the BBC takes action.

The IR35 digital tool acquired comic status at yesterday’s select committee.

The recruiter’s UK bottom line is improving thanks to IT contractor demand rising.

Three ‘sweet spots’ for freelance consultants may leave consultancy firms bitter.

Some PSCs' IR35 liabilities may be met by the BBC, but it won’t meet MPs tomorrow.

Second expert says a fifth of your income could go if ‘inside IR35’ under April’s regime.

Agents, PSCs and brollies rally against April’s IR35 reforms just being superimposed.

Growing consensus is that April 2020 is when IR35 is much more likely to change.

Ten areas to clue up on right now for the good (or bad) of your contracting prospects.

14th March, 2018 | Successful Contracting