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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.

As one fight against the off-payroll rules 'takes a breath,' another vows to go the distance.

Contractors' Questions: Do umbrella companies have to offer insurance?

2nd November, 2017 | Umbrella Companies

'Multiple' judicial reviews threatened, to expose 'kangaroo court' assessments of PSCs.

July's record of what was said is quietly replaced, but it’s still deemed 'unreflective.'

APSCo, IPSE and Qdos take issue with the financial secretary to the Treasury.

A single way to treat courses no matter how attendees freelance is fairer, chancellor told.

The officials who can decide to widen April's rules talk of 'fairness' and 'unchecked behaviour.'

The unattractive are a shoo-in for uninteresting work, at the expense of the good-looking.

Blinkered and naïve, the Revenue is digging a deeper hole for itself.

Less than a year to correct UK tax issues or filings for your offshore matters.

Conditions for IT contractors improving despite EU ambiguity, or perhaps because of it.

Other anti-contractor measures, affecting take-home pay, regarded as just as likely.

A true champion of small businesses would tackle IR35 and the dividend tax, says Qdos.

Appeal for HMRC to be 'sympathetic,' despite its 'business as usual' stance.

Contractors' preferred way to pay spreads to the general economy, beating forecasts five-fold.

Off-payroll rule implementation was 'unlawful,' NHS unions allege.

Guidance, examples and a calculator called for to cut through complexity.

Crooks exploit HMRC's fault-finding reputation, to get you clicking on an illusion.

First public body to have banned PSCs is now the first to suggest its services to taxpayers will suffer.

Spot red flags, but don't rely on badges, to avoid a new evasion offence's sharp end.

18th October, 2017 | Guide To Agencies