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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.

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Bolt-on number 4 for the Warrington contractor accountant seems to add up.

Quick plan of action sought to divert an ‘overlooked’ hit on importers’ cashflow.

‘Unacceptable’ way to count response times is blasted, after 12minutes became four minutes.

Companies House shares its ‘flagrant 50’ -- the applicants rejected for rudeness.

It’s over to you to decide if your previous company’s closure should be more taxing.

Is reforming the reform the only way the Conservatives can win back the trust of the UK’s two million contractors?

Six areas that will majorly evolve; even dominate the IT landscape over the next year.

The main areas where Hammond hit (or helped) limited and umbrella workers.

An unchanged forecast for your finances won’t excite, but 'no news is good news.'

Hammond unveils his second Budget, to 'build a Britain fit for the future.'

The inaugural Autumn Budget is almost here: how might it affect your cash?

It's not only this Budget that supporters of ER will want it to emerge from unscathed.

Where working practices now get decided ahead of the work being practiced.

20th November, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Below pay and perks is your status -- unexplained, but of the utmost importance.

Just because our sector can manage, it’ll be remiss of the government if it repeats its mistakes.

Expert helps a contractor fearing an imminent digital tax account update.

16th November, 2017 | Successful Contracting

Four fundamental wrongs in a new settlement plan make it unacceptable to contractors.

The 22nd isn't just about IR35, as Hammond tends to hit PSCs on multiple fronts.

My half-year assessment of IR35 in the public sector is in -- and it doesn't look very good.

Sole trader or 'Ltd'? Here’s how your skills development options should be improved.