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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

Even the iPhone creator was once unreachable -- at a time when he was job-hunting.

‘Head in the sand’ approach won’t stop your bottom line from being eroded.

22nd March, 2018 | Public Sector Contracting

As a radio host’s anguish leads to her attempted suicide, the BBC takes action.

The IR35 digital tool acquired comic status at yesterday’s select committee.

The recruiter’s UK bottom line is improving thanks to IT contractor demand rising.

Three ‘sweet spots’ for freelance consultants may leave consultancy firms bitter.

Some PSCs' IR35 liabilities may be met by the BBC, but it won’t meet MPs tomorrow.

Second expert says a fifth of your income could go if ‘inside IR35’ under April’s regime.

Agents, PSCs and brollies rally against April’s IR35 reforms just being superimposed.

Growing consensus is that April 2020 is when IR35 is much more likely to change.

Ten areas to clue up on right now for the good (or bad) of your contracting prospects.

14th March, 2018 | Successful Contracting

What ‘Tigger-like’ Hammond said yesterday -- no longer summarised, but still edited by the Treasury.

Private sector IR35 consultation won’t be released until 'the coming months,' -- HM Treasury.

Hammond stresses the need for a balanced approach as he recommits to entrepreneurs.

IPSE: Hammond should utilise the highly-skilled, not hinder their growth with further IR35 reform.

The Small Business Commissioner issues his first advice to the out-of-pocket.

Tomorrow could hear fired the starting pistol Hammond brandished in November.

Advisers to PSCs expect anything ranging from nothing -- to the publication of the IR35 consultation.

Like the Terminator, ATS is pre-programmed and affects lives. Can you succeed amid the rise of the machines?

ATT says it’s come up with a simpler sanction than the Revenue has for late payments.