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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Jun- 2022 -1 JuneBusiness
Jubilee bank holiday to generate £2bn for hospitality
The hospitality industry is set to get a £2bn injection over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend, starting Thursday 2 May. A survey of four leading trade bodies revealed that the sector is looking forward to a 22% increase in trade over the coming four-day celebration. UKHospitality, the British Institute of…
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Mar- 2022 -22 MarchNews
Energy costs force hospitality firms to raise prices and cut hours
“Soaring” energy costs are forcing some hospitality businesses to raise their prices and cut trading hours, according to a new survey by four leading hospitality trade bodies. The joint poll by trade organisations UKHospitality, the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) and Hospitality Ulster…
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Dec- 2021 -3 DecemberCoronavirus
Trade bodies reassure sector as Omicron declared ‘mild’
According to a number of hospitality trade bodies the “hard-pressed” sector has received a “much-needed” boost, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) announcement that cases of the Covid-19 variant Omicron appear to be ‘mild’. Together the UKHospitality, the British Institute of Innkeeping, and the British Beer and Pub Association said…
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Nov- 2021 -29 NovemberBusiness
Hospitality trade bodies unite to combat drink spiking
UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), and Hospitality Ulster have come together to produce a set of resources aimed at helping operators combat drink spiking to protect customers. The associations have jointly produced a factsheet to help operators bolster the work they…
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Aug- 2021 -25 AugustTrade Associations
UKH and BII call for further business rates reform
UKHospitality (UKH) and the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) have combined to urge the Government to introduce business rates reform. The trade bodies together welcomed the opportunity to comment on the business rates revaluations consultation, and supported the notion to increase revaluations to every three years. However, they claimed that…
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Jul- 2021 -22 JulyTrade Associations
Freedom day ‘does not mark easing of challenges’, trade bodies warn
UKHospitality, The British Beer and Pub Association and The British Institute of Innkeeping have all warned that the easing of restrictions does not mark an “easing of challenges” for sector businesses. In a recent survey by the trade bodies of over 350 businesses operating tens of thousands of venues, it…
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6 JulyTrade Associations
Hospitality sector praises restriction easing announcement
The UK’s hospitality sector has overwhelmingly issued its support behind the government’s decision to scrap almost all existing Covid-19 restrictions in England by 19 July. This includes limits on the number of people who can meet together, legal requirements on wearing face masks, and social distancing in pubs and bars.…
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Jun- 2021 -8 JunePubs and Bars
Continued restrictions ‘crushing’ future of UK pubs, says BII
The majority of UK pub owners believe the country’s continued social distancing restrictions are “crushing” the future of their businesses, according to a recent survey conducted by the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII). With current trading restrictions, 74% of publicans are trading at less than 75% compared to 2019 figures,…
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Apr- 2021 -12 AprilTrade Associations
Trade bodies team up to release ‘key rules for reopening’
Hospitality trade bodies in the UK have teamed up to release some “key rules for reopening” as the sector opens up today (12 April) after lockdown. UKHospitality, the British Beer & Pub Association and the British Institute of Innkeeping issued a joint statement to mark the industry’s reopening from lockdown…
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Mar- 2021 -4 MarchTrade Associations
Hospitality industry welcomes budget package
The UK hospitality industry has responded warmly to the confirmation of financial support in the government’s budget for this year. Yesterday (3 March), chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £65bn support package for the economy as the country prepares to leave lockdown restrictions in April. Under the new budget, hospitality and…
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