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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.

Expert aid for a contractor whose recruiter doesn't like the cut of his umbrella's jib.

11th May, 2017 | Umbrella Companies

Where we are now on divorcing from the EU, and how contractors will marry with the process.

The legal lowdown for an ex-business techie, re-engaged via his inbox as a contractor.

10th May, 2017 | Guide to Contracts

Pitfalls and pointers for a brave new ‘Ltd’ contractor, trying to tot up tax alone.

9th May, 2017 | Limited Companies

Brexit uncertainty isn't stopping clients sourcing the IT contractors they need. 

'We’re not there yet,' says an IT advisory with an eye on robots displacing humans.

Too many variables to solve a software worker's query, but his current model is tested.

8th May, 2017 | Successful Contracting

Court ruling lets work-seekers with misdemeanours in the past, stay in the past.

No link between getting more out of your public client and getting interest from HMRC.

4th May, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Almost a fifth of clients are stumping up incentives to make ex-PSCs stay on.

What the UK's new administration should commit to on June 9th and why.

Staffing giant succumbs to HMRC, foregoing £300m and outlaying about half as much.

But talk of 'working families,' and a vow to hike company tax, will unsettle contractors.

Tax directions for an on-the-road contractor, wanting a green light to claim petrol costs.

2nd May, 2017 | Expenses

Tiny traders overwhelmingly plan to keep at it, despite economic worries.

Legal expert points a PSC towards who should sign what.

27th April, 2017 | Guide to Contracts

Despite public sector 'chaos,' the track operator signals faith in its off-payroll staff's status.

Digital accounts dropped from Finance Bill, but a 'retrospective IR35 shock' is included.

His PSC, not tax, is what makes one techie’s French bit on the side unviable.

25th April, 2017 | Contracting Overseas

Labour vows to hit big firms that leave their small suppliers in the financial lurch.