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Fraudulent content: TripAdvisor has released a report that looks into fake reviews

TripAdvisor ‘stopped 1m fake reviews’

Review site TripAdvisor has claimed it stopped more than 1m fake review from reaching the platform in 2018 and said it is “far from complacent” dealing with fraud detection.

Property round-up: Piers Morgan’s former pub sold, Fuller’s invests £2m

The latest news on more than £3m worth of pubco investment, St Austell and Thornbridge eye new venues, and Piers Morgan’s Hansom Cab finds a new owner.

Social media ‘helping change perceptions’ of working in pubs

Social media has helped to ease pubs’ problems with recruiting and retaining staff, one general manager has said.

Pay violations ‘prevalent’ in hospitality sector

The hospitality sector has been singled out as especially bad for labour market violations, including failing to pay workers for holiday, according to a think-tank.

Managing labour costs is top challenge

UK hospitality business owners are struggling with staffing costs and customer loyalty, according to new research.

10 tips to securing a new pub or bar lease

It’s a fact. The majority of pub and bar operators are spending more than they can afford on rent and rates, says John Deane a partner at Gannons Solicitors.

Drinkers seeking ‘purist’ cocktails

Simple serves will be the next big trend within the cocktail category out-of-home, according to the director of a pre-batch cocktail company.

BrewDog to open ‘hidden’ gin bar

BrewDog’s spirits arm has announced it will be opening a hidden pop-up bar with free gin for guests who find it.

Punch teams up with vegan fast-food operator

Punch and meat-free food business Biff’s Kitchen has joined forces to put vegan fast food on the menu at a selection of pubs in cities across the country.

JDW sales up while profit slips

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) saw like-for-like sales rise by 6.8% in the year to 28 July 2019, but operating profit dropped by 0.3% to £131.9m, down from £132.3m the previous period.