A former Metropolitan Mayfair Casino waiter has launched a tribunal claim alleging unfair distribution of tips and service charges, highlighting the importance of UK tipping law compliance.

Luxury Mayfair members' club Annabel's is facing scrutiny after more than £70,000 from its staff service charge fund was used to pay Christmas bonuses to around 50 floor managers, a practice the venue later admitted was "a mistake".

Luxury department store Harrods is set to face a landmark employment tribunal this September, as 29 restaurant workers challenge the retailer’s use of a £1 per-head cover charge that is not distributed to staff.