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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.

Who's going for training on GDPR; why it’s useful and how to decide on a course.

16th August, 2017 | Training

Reassurance (of sorts) for those whose designs or creations are protected.

Tax expert steps in to address a property-developing 'Ltd,' in dispute with his accountant.

15th August, 2017 | Expenses

Campaigner concedes that the courts might not be how IR35 gets changed.

A million individuals reportedly hounded by £100 penalties, over and over again.

Legal proceedings against IT security researchers are how to put the pubic at risk.

Accounting boss tries to help a contractor, without using numbers.

10th August, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Record low in optimism blamed on Brexit, the off-payroll rules and the rules’ feared extension.

Taxman not denying using private firms to get around rules he made for public bodies.

Three new online sessions by the taxman aim to demystify Value Added Tax.

The traditionally challenging 'holiday month' was buoyant for IT contractors.

EU privacy rule incoming to protect Britain in the digital age.

Temporary techies say Brexit deal must keep Britain in the single market.

Status expert gives direction to a client sounding reluctant about responsibility.

7th August, 2017 | IR35

They think it’s all over! It will be by the 11th, when the season starts. Join now!

Twenty things PSCs can do at work to stop IR35 from getting a look-in.

3rd August, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Contracting group firms up its concerns about replacing the category of 'worker.'

What to consider before 'joining the dark side,' by an IT contractor who’s been tempted.

And even half of those who aren't, don’t know how big their pension pot is -- survey.

Insolvency Service counts the fallout from the 'one-off' event that keeps killing 'Ltds.'