Restaurant tipping rules are changing across the UK — with new 20% service charge

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UK restaurants are increasingly adding higher service charges, with 15% becoming common and some reaching 20%
Legislation ensures service charges go directly to staff, but many diners are resisting changes to tipping norms
Experts suggest patrons can ask for service charges to be removed if unsatisfied, but etiquette advises politeness

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