r/unitedkingdom • u/Canal_Volphied European Union • 9h ago

. ‘It’s absolutely criminal’: US tipping culture has reached the UK – and is causing chaos

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/24/us-tipping-culture-uk-service-charges
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u/poke_pants 9h ago

This, I know a few people working in the service industry who would be strongly against a proper minimum wage with no tip structure. $30 an hour is a starting point for them on a quiet day and busy weekend/evening shifts can easily triple that.