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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.

'One-man bands should get another go, not a fine, if their foray into digital accounts flops.'

Growth in temporary IT billings cools, albeit only from its May high.

Murray Group at the Supreme Court is a triumph for the taxman, but will he regret it?

Contractor hoping to take on the off-payroll rules raises over £11,000 in just three weeks.

'Outrageous' ploy, as agencies covertly force PSCs to indemnify them against IR35 losses.

Find out who carries the can when HMRC deems a non-caught public post to be caught.

5th July, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Temporary techies among those increasingly challenging decisions by HMRC.

Expert reassures a PSC suspecting his agent of lying.

3rd July, 2017 | Guide To Agencies

IT contractor on the cusp of enough funds to wave through a legal attack on the off-payroll rules.

Legal aid for a contractor stuck on his lower rate at a time when an uplift was due.

29th June, 2017 | Guide To Agencies

Fresh curbs on the perk when selling a company are 'part of general squeeze' on PSCs.

A light-hearted look at HMRC’s stance on status, and how it can all change like the flip of a coin.

How dividends, IR35 and other taxing areas are affected by yesterday's Tory-DUP deal.

Where the off-payroll rules should be fought, and why, to be itemised and assessed.

Wording about bypassing is the key to getting around legal bother.

26th June, 2017 | Guide to Contracts

Stage-by-stage: the litany of errors that are commonly made when end-users recruit.

Plus, the six other areas you need to know about if you're a contractor now, and over the next two years.

IR35 expert gives the health service's current status on limited company workers.

22nd June, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Chancellor receives his first submission for the post-election Budget he threatened.

It's the client who calls the shots on most of the queries a remote IT worker is firing.

21st June, 2017 | Contracting Overseas