British Institute of Innkeeping
Coverage focuses on the work of the UK’s leading membership organisation for licensees and pub operators. Reporting includes training and accreditation programmes, policy consultation responses, sector surveys, and business support initiatives led by the organisation. Insight is tailored for independent landlords, tenants, and pub managers seeking professional development, operational guidance, and advocacy on licensing, staffing, and sustainability across the on-trade.
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Aug- 2025 -20 AugustTrade Associations
Hospitality operating at 85% capacity, UKH finds
Almost 70% of businesses are operating at less than 85% of capacity according to a new survey from members of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), UKHospitality and Hospitality Ulster. According to the poll, tax rises have forced businesses to dramatically cut their…
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Jun- 2025 -2 JuneTrade Associations
One third of hospitality operates at a loss, survey finds
One third of hospitality businesses are currently operating at a loss, representing an 11% increase on the last quarter, according to the latest survey undertaken by UKH, the British Institute of Innkeeping, the British Beer and Pub Association, and Hospitality Ulster. UKHospitality, along with a number of trade associations, have…
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May- 2025 -27 MayRegulations & Policies
Hospitality leaders urge EPR delay over cost and investment fears
Leading pub, hospitality and brewing bodies have said they are “deeply concerned” about the cost and impact of EPR, and Defra’s lack of progress to solve the issue. In a letter to the prime minister and chancellor, the coalition said it does not believe Defra has given “due regard” to…
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Apr- 2025 -9 AprilPubs and Bars
BII calls for ‘meaningful’ support as April changes hit 80% of members
The British Institute of Innkeeping has called for “meaningful support for pubs, not empty words”, as its latest survey revealed that 80% of its members said that all four elements of the changes that came into force this April have negatively impacted their businesses. The BII’s 13,000 members mainly run…
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3 AprilPubs and Bars
BII partners with the LTC to boost publican wellbeing
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has partnered with the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) to help more hospitality businesses thrive by supporting the wellbeing of the people who run them. Announced at the inaugural LTC Wellbeing Conference, the new partnership will provide pub people with easy access to expert help…
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 24/02/25
Some 70% of hospitality businesses will cut jobs due to reduced rates relief from April, according to a survey by The British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping, Hospitality Ulster and UKH. The survey also revealed that 60% would cancel planned investment, 29% will reduce trading hours…
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24 FebruaryBusiness
April cost hikes may force 70% of hospitality firms to cut jobs
A survey by hospitality trade associations has revealed that rising employment costs and reduced rates relief in April will force 70% of businesses to cut jobs, threatening workers’ incomes. The survey by The British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping, Hospitality Ulster and UKHospitality also revealed that…
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Nov- 2024 -8 NovemberAnalysis
Will rates relief cuts undermine IfATE’s hospitality skills plan?
The hospitality industry is essential to the UK’s national economy and culture, and as such, apprenticeships have emerged as one of the vital ways to best equip workers with the skills they need in a sector where practical experience and a person’s attitude mean everything. A recent report by the…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberPubs and Bars
54% of hospitality firms to cut jobs and investment if rates relief ends
More than half of pubs and hospitality businesses would cut jobs (54%) and cancel investment (51%) if bills quadrupled when business rates relief ends in April, according to a new joint survey conducted by the British Beer and Pub Association, British Institute of Innkeeping and UKHospitality. The report also highlighted…
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Aug- 2024 -14 AugustTrade Associations
Hospitality unites to support business rates reform
A number of hospitality trade organisations have united to call for reform to the business rates model. UKHospitality (UKH), the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and Hospitality Ulster (HU) have produced a survey detailing the biggest issues for the sector. According to the survey,…
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