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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.

EU privacy rule incoming to protect Britain in the digital age.

Temporary techies say Brexit deal must keep Britain in the single market.

Status expert gives direction to a client sounding reluctant about responsibility.

7th August, 2017 | IR35 Further Reading

They think it’s all over! It will be by the 11th, when the season starts. Join now!

Twenty things PSCs can do at work to stop IR35 from getting a look-in.

3rd August, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Contracting group firms up its concerns about replacing the category of 'worker.'

What to consider before 'joining the dark side,' by an IT contractor who’s been tempted.

And even half of those who aren't, don’t know how big their pension pot is -- survey.

Insolvency Service counts the fallout from the 'one-off' event that keeps killing 'Ltds.'

Agency body backs a bid to answer the 'open question' of what Brexit means for techies.

A new report considering new regulation for umbrellas reads as an 'A-Z' of agency abuse.

IT companies are the only SME traders to defy Brexit’s savings-sapping effect.

July's key to getting self-assessing right, but there's three areas you typically get wrong.
The South Yorkshire city is home to more late-paying clients than anywhere else.

Rules from 2011 still stumping many, but it's up to recruiters to 'take the lead.'

Step-by-step approach required, before gauging if mileage claims are off-limits.

20th July, 2017 | IR35 Further Reading

Review boss's reassurance fails to ease fears that contractors could still be hit.

Agencies telling a 'familiar story' -- IR35 issues dragging their public sector results.

Mindset more important than any one measure, says a tax blueprint for business soloists.

Government puts the loss of a £3,000 dividend tax shelter back on the books.