Neil Robertson

BISC: PIRRS is 'valuable'

07-Jul-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The BII's Neil Robertson said that the Pubs Independent Rent Review Scheme (PIRRS) is not "spectacular" but is "valuable".

BISC: Better news for prospective tenants

07-Jul-2011 By John Harrington and Michelle Perrett

Consultant Phil Dixon stressed that there is more transparency now after the new updated pubco codes of practice dictated that shadow profit and loss...

It's all about trust, honour, integrity and respect, isn't it?

29-Jun-2011 By Robert Sayles

To fully understand the pubco/tenant relationship fully we need to look at two key concepts; power and partnership, writes Robert Sayles.

Pubs raise £110m a year for charity

11-May-2011 By The PMA Team

Pubs in the UK raise £110m a year for charitable causes, BII chief executive Neil Robertson revealed at the trade body's annual lunch. The total figure for charitable giving equates to £3,000 per pub.

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 course should 'reduce churn'

28-Feb-2011 By Matt Eley Matt

A course designed to improve the standards of Business Development Managers (BDMs) should result in a drastic drop in churn, according to a trade...

Apprentices are learning the trade

16-Feb-2011 By Matt Eley Matt

Think 'Apprentice'' and the likelihood is the first image you will conjure up is of a bunch of desperate business types trying to impress a...

Pubcos to be 'named and shamed'

15-Feb-2011 By John Harrington

The first cases of pubcos being 'named and shamed' for breaching their codes of practice with tenants are to be published on-line in one month's...

Gov't promises to cut pub red tape burden

03-Feb-2011 By John Harrington

The Government has promised to cut the regulatory burden for pubs after taking note of concerns raised by the BII.

Lobbying continues on licensing reform

09-Dec-2010 By John Harrington

Industry chiefs have vowed to continue lobbying as details of the controversial plans for licensing are thrashed out. The Government wants to get...

BII boss behind bar for British Pub Week

02-Nov-2010 By Lesley Foottit

BII chief executive Neil Robertson did his part for the pub trade last night by stepping behind the bar to serve punters in aid of British Pub Week....

Fear for pubs over pension reform

28-Oct-2010 By Ewan Turney

There is growing concern over how pubs will deal with having to automatically enroll all staff into pension schemes. For the first time employers...

Police cuts raise pubs' safety fears

23-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney

Town-centre pubs could be forced to take on extra responsibility for their customers' security, due to police budget cuts.

Serious rent disputes being reported at least once a week

30-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

More than 40 "serious" enquiries have been received since the industry launched an independent service to settle rent disputes. In the first six...

2. Neil Robertson, chief executive, British Institute of Innkeeping

27-May-2010 By Tony Halstead

The Morning Advertiser's top 50 most influential people in the pub industry.

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...

Best Bar None gets tough with venues

20-Oct-2009 By John Harrington

Best Bar None-accredited bars could have their status withdrawn if they don't adhere to best practice. That's one plan from BBN chief 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...

BII boss: 'we'll act to raise standards'

01-Oct-2009 By John Harrington

BII chief Neil Robertson has made it clear the group will not shirk from criticising and acting against pub operators — and individual licensees...

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...

Rent dispute scheme goes live next month

10-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney

Pub tenants will have the opportunity to resolve rent review disputes from as little as £1,000 from mid-September. Five major trade bodies...

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...

BII: we must raise literacy and numeracy

22-Jun-2009 By Andrew Pring

Raising the chronically low levels of literacy and numeracy amongst licensees must be a key priority for the trade, says BII boss Neil Robertson.

Best Bar None aims for 150 UK schemes

21-Apr-2009 By John Harrington

The man heading the national rollout of Best Bar None hopes the number of schemes will almost double to 150 over the next year. It's after the Home...