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.

Cautious chancellor unlikely to move off-payroll rule liability, but a 'duty of care' is feasible.

Umbrella opens up about pay, to a PSC stuck with short contracts requiring overnight stays.

23rd February, 2017 | Umbrella Companies

No tax software inside most small ventures will make MTD a hard slog, survey suggests.

IR35-inspired pay guide, showing your take-home if you're caught, not caught or via a brolly.

22nd February, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Off-payroll techies at Guy's & St Thomas' say a £16.5m project will grind to a halt when they quit.

Latest stance on the off-payroll rules is released, just as the tool to bed them in isn't.

Contractors seen in the collateral from April's clampdown on the popular VAT scheme.

PSCs and their agents will find a new 'cornerstone' just as pointed as umbrellas.

IR35 expert demystifies what happens from April for a PSC working alongside consultancy staff.

20th February, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Cops give wannabe techie a driving ban instead of IT support role.

Lawyer spells out what the new IR35 rules say, and what could actually happen in practice.

16th February, 2017 | IR35 Further Reading

1,700 'Ltd' workers to leave the government sector within the next seven weeks.

New series on what agencies make of public sector IR35 reform starts with this Q&A.

How the public sector might look to IT contractors in a few months' time.

Payroll expert provides top tips to a contractor wanting to stick to what they know.

14th February, 2017 | Umbrella Companies

Half a dozen new ways for commerce to flow are already changing industries.

January was buoyant, but dry if you wanted to cash-in on IT temp shortages.

HMRC hints at a let-off, saying your e-account will only cost you hundreds, not thousands.

Five steps that contractors who want to fight will take if clients rule against them.

10th February, 2017 | IR35 Further Reading

What the new off-payroll rules mean; when they apply and who's affected.

9th February, 2017 | IR35 Further Reading