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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

Expert helps an IT contractor potentially told porkies by his agency.

23rd May, 2016 | Guide To Agencies

Lack of PM's support for us isn't cause to snub him on June 23, say IT contractors.

Ban on Entrepreneurs' Relief results in a record number of 'Ltds' winding up.

Before their job goes abroad, many of the bank's IT staff must upskill whoever takes it.

What contracting in Europe could entail if the UK votes 'leave' on June 23rd.

18th May, 2016 | Contracting Overseas

Uncertainty looms in the short-term, whether you see new doors -- or barriers.

'Putting back five HMRC consultations is no good if the system isn't put back too.'

Pay and prospects brighter for fintech's freelancers than its permies.

The NPfIT's prolonged recovery is healthy for IT contractors, even those without experience.

London's banks ask IT contractors to share the pain of a difficult first quarter.

Growth in demand for temporary techies gets its smallest figure since April 2013.

Lawyer spells out the only contractor arrangement that immigration rules permit.

10th May, 2016 | Successful Contracting

Jeanette, Dean and Asif are the latest taxpayers the Revenue hopes you relate to.

Technology at the heart of jobs which hirers give up trying to fill full-time.

Big Data is dominating some of the key shifts in clients' IT contractor recruitment needs.

A guide for contractors on MVL -- the process to wind up a solvent company.

4th May, 2016 | MVL

Some specialists will let you 'gear up' now, if you're willing to put down more first.

3rd May, 2016 | Money

First ever appeal against the MSC legislation goes the taxman's way; convincingly.

Legislative gaffe means brollies must now test for IR35, not SDC, to gauge expenses' relief.

Changes afoot for Klienten und Werber, although it's 'business as usual' for contractors.

28th April, 2016 | Contracting Overseas