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Simon Moore

Simon writes impartial news and engaging features for the contractor industry, covering, IR35, the loan charge and general tax and legislation. He also edits and commissions viewpoint pieces and ‘how to’ guides from the industry’s leading experts.

He trained under NCTJ-approved journalism tutors before working in the newsrooms of leading consumer, local and national media titles.

He is the managing director of Moore News Ltd, whose clients include trade publications, digital start-ups and FTSE-listed recruiters.

Author Content

Officials not talking straight is adding to uncertainty for firms aiming for proper treatment.

'Character and conduct' of a freelance techie being sullied by a 'guilty until innocent approach.'

'As most small companies only know MTD by name, next year is far too soon for it.'

Giving roles 'safe harbour' from IR35 is signalled in the broadcaster's hush talks with the taxman.

Contractors and others who set their own hours will be less tempted to show work the red card.

Pay gap and permie growth losing out, thanks to more females joining the fold.

What’s already being cut for contractors with property is put into the PM’s crosshairs.

People phoning in to kill themselves over backdated tax is overrunning a lobbyist.

What the first responder to ‘countless’ suicide attempts over retrospection is telling the taxman.

The health service’s hiring managers are struggling with ‘disastrous’ reform – study.

Cordova expected to pass Rust on its way down from hirers’ websites.

As a new CEST is rumoured, emails show ‘Ltd’ was all but compulsory for BBC talent.

Telling lies and turning blind eyes if IR35 changes could put PSCs' partners in the dock.

A 'candid' late payment tsar reveals success is still in single figures, despite him being operational for eight months.

'And even then, with Brexit, MTD and IR35 reform looming, it needs conditions.'

A lender’s new offer is shaped around the Treasury changing buy-to-let’s economics.

Javid's plan will lead to more highly skilled workers from abroad in UK tech.

The lowdown on a nation whose capital’s quality of life is the highest in the world.

15th June, 2018 | Contracting Overseas

Firms warned they face a ‘tsunami of claims’ from ex-contractors demanding cash.

Agency says clients tried to turn contractors, yet today the experienced have the edge.