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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.

What ‘Tigger-like’ Hammond said yesterday -- no longer summarised, but still edited by the Treasury.

Private sector IR35 consultation won’t be released until 'the coming months,' -- HM Treasury.

Hammond stresses the need for a balanced approach as he recommits to entrepreneurs.

IPSE: Hammond should utilise the highly-skilled, not hinder their growth with further IR35 reform.

The Small Business Commissioner issues his first advice to the out-of-pocket.

Tomorrow could hear fired the starting pistol Hammond brandished in November.

Advisers to PSCs expect anything ranging from nothing -- to the publication of the IR35 consultation.

Like the Terminator, ATS is pre-programmed and affects lives. Can you succeed amid the rise of the machines?

ATT says it’s come up with a simpler sanction than the Revenue has for late payments.

The ‘hot’ IT freelancers list is shrinking as demand is holding up, but signs of caution persist.

The taxman’s IR35 win at the BBC shouldn’t scare genuinely self-employed contractors.

'Complex' issue of its PSC usage compels the BBC to make some clarifications.

ContractorUK readers invited to get the IR35 lowdown on March 15th, about what’s unveiled on the 13th.

'Don’t double up your risk by investing your pension where your contracting income is.'

6th March, 2018 | Money

Amid pressure from a Tory MP, the broadcaster is hitting out at PSCs’ advisers.

PSCs aren’t an option, but North America’s giant does offer the choice of 10 provinces.

2nd March, 2018 | Contracting Overseas

‘Real threat’ to staffing, as eight in 10 PSCs would be deterred in a CEST-only world.

Data watchdog clearly sprinting to keep pace with May 25th preparation queries.

What contractors want in 13 days’ time, and what (if anything) they’ll get.

A monthly round-up is better for your stress (and status) than a ‘tracking log.’

28th February, 2018 | Successful Contracting