08-Jan-2015 By Mike Berry
There are only a few days left for publicans to submit their entries for a top industry accolade, BII Licensee of the Year 2015.
23-Dec-2014 By Ellie Bothwell
A regional chair of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has resigned after “voicing misgivings” regarding the new direction of the organisation.
07-Apr-2014
The finalists in the British Institute of Innkeeping's (BII) Jeremy Allen Award have been announced.
18-Nov-2013 By John Harrington
Multiple pub operators and publicans overwhelmingly oppose plans to scrap personal licences, according to a survey of BII members.
11-Nov-2013 By Mike Berry
The search has begun to find the UK’s best licensee with the launch of the BII Licensee of the Year Award.
14-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett
Landlords Kelly and Ashley McCarthy of Ye Old Sun Inn in Colton scooped the highly coveted award of BII Licensee of the Year today.
06-Mar-2013 By Michelle Perrett
The two leading trade associations representing licensees have called on the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) to go back to its founding principles of standards and education.
Pubwatch encourages BII to come to meetings to promote apprenticeships
10-Sep-2012 By Gurjit Degun
Pubwatch assistant secretary Frank Marnell has called for the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) to attend pubwatch meetings up and down the country if it wants to push apprenticeships.
25-Apr-2012 By Michelle Perrett
BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of removing ‘smoke-free’ signage from their pub premises, in a survey carried out as part of the Government’s Red Tape Challenge.
28-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit
The BII has announced the four finalists for its pretigious 2011 Licensee of the Year award. Thirteen semi-finalists were visited by judges John...
25-Mar-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report
The BII is eyeing plans to facilitate small-scale financing for licensees and pub owners, via a third party, for those who make a good business case.
Best Bar None is a 'credible alternative' to regulation
16-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit
Best Bar None is becoming a "credible alternative" to regulation, according to Best Bar None and BII chief executive Neil Robertson. Robertson said...
BII puts out call for top professionals
15-Mar-2011 By Matt Eley Matt
BII is urging professionals in the trade to apply to join its approved list of advisors. The scheme has been launched to make it easier for...
Chinese to take away experience in BII deal
24-Feb-2011 By Matt Eley Matt
Chinese students are set to gain practical experience in UK pubs as part of a BII link up. The trade group recently signed a £300,000 deal with a...
BII searching for China's top licensee
25-Jan-2011 By Matt Eley Matt
Trade body the BII is set to launch a new licensee of the year award - in China. The group has just signed a £300,000 deal to launch its licensed...
13-Dec-2010 By Lesley Foottit
A trade chief has branded a supermarket chain as "irresponsible" for discounting a four-pack of own brand lager to just 79p. A Co-op in Stockport...
BII urges pubs to take on interns with new scheme
20-Oct-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Pubs across the country are being encouraged to take youngsters on as interns in a new programme being launched by the BII. The trade body is...
Have your say on company codes
20-Aug-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Licensees with concerns around their company's code of practice are being reminded they can raise them with the BII. The trade body's Benchmarking...
BII confirms restructure plans
20-Aug-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Trade body the BII has announced changes to its team which has seen four senior members of staff leave. Staff to leave following the restructure...
BII names new finance chief
16-Mar-2010 By Hamish Champ
The BII has announced it has appointed a new finance director. Henry Bennett, who like BII chief executive Neil Robertson is a keen motorcyclist,...
Business building tips on offer at BIIAB event
26-Jan-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Former BII chief executive John McNamara will be among the guest speakers at the at the BII Awarding Body's (BIIAB) annual conference. McNamara, who...
BII boss looks forward after "challenging" first year
20-Jan-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Considering the year the industry has just endured, you couldn't blame Neil Robertson if he admitted to regretting taking on the role of BII chief...
04-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney
The BII managed to secure a £30,000 rebate cheque for a tenant after investigating a code of practice breach by a pubco. BII chief executive Neil...
BII explains position after mediation
16-Oct-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
BII chief executive Neil Robertson has hit back at suggestions the organisation is hedging its bets by aligning itself with both the British Beer...
Mandelson praised by trade chief over potential code delay
25-Sep-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
BII chief executive Neil Robertson has praised Business Secretary Lord Mandelson for attempting to delay the introduction of the mandatory code of...
21-Sep-2009 By Ewan Turney
Camra boss Mike Benner will give an update on the progress of the super-complaint to the Office of Fair Trading at a BII meeting.
18-Sep-2009 By Ewan Turney
Top docs are "misguided" and "ill-informed" on the alcohol debate and further draconian measures could shut up to 10,000 pubs. That's the blistering attack launched by BII chief executive Neil Robertson on the BMA.
BII chief attacks "misguided" doctors
18-Sep-2009 By James Wilmore
BII chief executive Neil Robertson has branded the doctors responsible for the BMA report on alcohol as "misguided" and "ill-informed". The British...
BII chief: Industry is starting to unite
23-Jun-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
BII chief executive Neil Robertson says there is evidence the industry is beginning to unite on key issues - which is vital for getting the...
26-Mar-2009 By Andrew Pring
A new and inexpensive form of lessee-friendly rent adjudication is set to be discussed by the BII next week. The scheme, which could revolutionise...
New BII boss: "Pubs are a sitting target
21-Jan-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
New BII chief executive Neil Robertson has said pubs are being unfairly blamed for social disorder in the UK. In his first interview since taking...
20-Oct-2008 By John Harrington
The BII has axed 18 jobs, citing the tough economic conditions. A statement released today from BII chief executive John McNamara said: "Like many...
BII chief makes rallying cry to industry
13-May-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
BII chief executive John McNamara has said the 'serious threat' the pub industry is facing is also a marvellous opportunity. Speaking to more than...
More business building advice from BII roadshows
30-Apr-2008
"It is not necessarily the strongest pubs that will survive, but the ones that are most adaptable to change."BII chief executive John McNamara may...
Licensing minister hears trade's concerns
23-Nov-2007 By James Wilmore
Licensing minister Gerry Sutcliffe has responded positively to the concerns of the pub industry during a meeting with BII chiefs. BII chief executive...
BII supports alcohol education for young
31-May-2007 By Eleanor Goodman
The BII have supported calls for more alcohol education for young people, after an investigation revealed arrests of under 2'5s for drink-driving are...
02-May-2007 By Iain O'Neil
Robert Humphreys, PASS chairman and parliamentary beer group secretary, was this year's recipient of the BII's prestigious Bill Hannon Award. The...
Licensees tricked by BII logo scam
11-May-2006
In the midst of The Publican's Scamwatch Month a string of licensees have come forward to tell us they have been ripped off by the Plymouth-based...
We need BII seal of approval
31-Mar-2005
If you were a complete newcomer to the trade, looking to take on a leased or tenanted pub, what's the first thing you'd look for as you pore over...
