Simon Moore

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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.

Uncertainty amid May's EU deal could help some contractors with their own negotiations.

One breed of worker is ideally suited to today's turbulent conditions, hirers reminded.

Cash pledges wanted, to help take the taxman’s 'iniquitous' off-payroll rules to court.

What you need to know about the grassroots bid to take on the off-payroll rules.

12th June, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Amid 'political limbo,' the contractor sector reveals why it helped give the PM a bloody nose.

Most predict a boost for contractors; others aren't so sure and foresee 'devastation.'

Everything you need to know about voting in today's general election 2017.

8th June, 2017 | Successful Contracting

Contractors speak up about which political party -- and leader -- deserves their cross.

May saw demand for temporary IT skills leap to a level unseen since April 2015.

No quick fix for a PSC whose property let is too short term for tax treats.

6th June, 2017 | Money

McDonnel matches Hammond by promising a post-election Budget.

Strangling a golden egg-laying goose? That's what the state is doing to contractors -- IPSE.

Health officials admit their stance on the off-payroll rules was 'not accurate.'

Nearly two months in, it's clear contractors can't beat this new IR35 alone -- Harvey Nash.

31st May, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Two specialist IT contractors lead the pack of precise tech skills that clients need.

Significant number of contractors have 'thrown in the towel' since April 6th.

Unhappy anniversary: the woeful way April's off-payroll rules are playing out.

What this year's five most flush network contractors have written on their CVs.

24th May, 2017 | Training

LinkedIn -- is it really useful or just another social media platform?

Or £2.6bn in the 'best-case scenario' -- IT services continuing to flow unhindered.