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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.

Panel of MPs joins chorus calling for a delay, at least to '2019/20, possibly later.'

Business lobby accused of crying wolf, as figures show annual cap has never bitten.

'Anti-contracting' chancellor readies two Budgets, ahead of his new Spring Statement.

How to get a commitment to take you on in the future, signed and sealed in the present.

12th January, 2017 | Guide to Contracts

Jobs report shows 2016 finished in relative strength for IT contractors.

Presents and food can still be on the menu for a PSC that was busy in December.

10th January, 2017 | Limited Companies

Buy-to-letters will duck the old chancellor's tax by incorporating for new purchases.

Taxman's actions speak volumes about what he knows, believes and wants.

9th January, 2017 | EBT

Very hot August for IT contractors made last month miss its normal trajectory.

2017 trends report says machine learning, IoT and streaming will grab the spotlight.

No immunity for PSCs with multiple or complex shareholder arrangements.

5th January, 2017 | IR35 Further Reading

When self-assessors try the ridiculous to avoid being penalised.

Don't brand yourself as from the awkward squad -- but do ask any new agent the following.

15th December, 2016 | Guide To Agencies

Former reviewer of IR35 turns its attention to Value Added Tax.

Runaway demand seems far from on the cards this festive season.

Outsourcers for the public sector are among those outside the off-payroll reforms.

14th December, 2016 | IR35 Further Reading

Most corporate bosses worry about GDPR; but not whether it bites or not.

Mitigating stamp duty isn't possible; circumventing it all together is -- IFA. 

9th December, 2016 | Money

Status expert urges a PSC to put up strong resistance -- to HMRC; not his client.

8th December, 2016 | IR35 Further Reading

Managers operating via companies should no longer be paid, hospitals told.