UK’s ‘first apprenticeship for brewers’ launched

An 18-month course will offer aspiring beer makers the chance to gain a qualification in brewing in the first apprenticeship of its kind. The Level 4 course has been facilitated by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and is the result of HIT Training partnering with industry bodies and brewers. Topics will range fromContinue reading UK’s ‘first apprenticeship for brewers’ launched

BEIS consultation on ‘restrictive’ wage conditions welcomed

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed a consultation by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial strategy (BEIS) on national minimum wage conditions. BEIS launched its consultation on national minimum wage (NMW) rules regarding salaried workers and the operation of salary sacrifice schemes on 17 December. The consultation, which closes at 11.45pmContinue reading BEIS consultation on ‘restrictive’ wage conditions welcomed

Tourism sector deal ‘cause for celebration’ for hospitality industry

UKHospitality and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) have said the agreement in principle of a sector deal for tourism is a “cause for celebration” for the hospitality industry and its workforce. The government has signalled its intent to deliver a landmark sector deal for the UK tourism industry to attract more visitors andContinue reading Tourism sector deal ‘cause for celebration’ for hospitality industry

Pub Chef Recruitment Launch

On Monday 16th February, we launched the Pub Chef Recruitment Initiative campaign to attract new talent to the pub and bar industry at The Happenstance, London. Working alongside the British Beer and Pub Association and The British Institute of Innkeeping the event showcased a new video created by the BBPA to inspire young people toContinue reading Pub Chef Recruitment Launch