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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.

Moratorium being mulled to help the distressed regroup without being petitioned.

'Significant number' of IT contractors in the City are jumping before being pushed.

Last gasp for limited company usage on the NHS, ahead of new rules next year.

Plans to reform public PSC contracting disappoint IPSE, FCSA and Qdos.

Law firm says recruiters' queries persist in the 'dangerous' world of SDC.

A digital tool and 'truncated IR35' tout certainty – and not just for the public sector.

Permie who went contracting while on leave seeks the cheapest way to extract £4k.

25th May, 2016 | Limited Companies

A reasonable chancellor will ensure contractors aren't discriminated against, hopes REC.

New ISA needs revising if it's really going to help people who work for themselves -- IPSE.

Expert helps an IT contractor potentially told porkies by his agency.

23rd May, 2016 | Guide To Agencies

Lack of PM's support for us isn't cause to snub him on June 23, say IT contractors.

Ban on Entrepreneurs' Relief results in a record number of 'Ltds' winding up.

Before their job goes abroad, many of the bank's IT staff must upskill whoever takes it.

What contracting in Europe could entail if the UK votes 'leave' on June 23rd.

18th May, 2016 | Contracting Overseas

Uncertainty looms in the short-term, whether you see new doors -- or barriers.

'Putting back five HMRC consultations is no good if the system isn't put back too.'

Pay and prospects brighter for fintech's freelancers than its permies.

The NPfIT's prolonged recovery is healthy for IT contractors, even those without experience.

London's banks ask IT contractors to share the pain of a difficult first quarter.

Growth in demand for temporary techies gets its smallest figure since April 2013.