FBTC’s Assistant Manager Jason Crowther explains what Making Tax Digital means for self-employed driving instructors, from who needs to comply and when, to the shift to quarterly reporting, digital records and a new penalty system, helping you prepare early and avoid unnecessary stress as the changes roll out from April 2026.
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Your business name is more than just a label — it’s your reputation, your identity, and your livelihood. Michaela Cusack, Director at National Business Register, explains why protecting it through Intellectual Property and Business Name Protection is essential for every driver and rider trainer who wants to safeguard their brand and future growth.
The UK’s driving instruction sector is currently navigating a period of significant regulatory disruption. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), under pressure to reduce the national driving test backlog, has reallocated resources away from routine instructor oversight. While this may appear to be a temporary operational adjustment, the implications for insurance risk and liability are far-reaching and Andy Seager, CEO of DIAInsurance.co.uk, explains why.
For some ADIs, becoming a franchise offers structure, security and a steady flow of pupils. But for others, it’s just a starting point. Whether you’re newly qualified or feeling the limits of your current setup, going independent could be the most rewarding move you make. Here’s how to do it right.
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DIA’s Tax Consultant, Keith Halstead, gives us an insight into the importance of driver awareness when it comes to road accidents and the best ways to prepare for them.
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Regular contributor Keith Halstead responds to the Government’s Autumn Budget and what it means to driver trainers.
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Tom Harrington digests dress code when it comes to driver trainers.
Do Clothes Maketh The Driver Trainer? Read More »
Matt Rathbone highlights how instructors can take advantage of the popular social media for their business.
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Keith Halstead highlights the Spring Budget talking about NIC cuts, ISA, tax changes, and profession regulation.
Keith Halstead tells us to beware HMRC Investigations. Trigger points include significant changes in earnings or costs, late filing, and persistently low profits.
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