The government has announced plans to ensure staff receive tips left by customers in bars and restaurants.

Business secretary Sajid Javid proposed the move after a campaign by the union Unite complained some companies were counting tips as part of a worker's pay.

Unite has welcomed the move, which came after a call for evidence received nearly 200 responses with broad agreement that current practices were not clear for workers or consumers.

The Government announced a consultation on moves to ensure additional payments for service should be voluntary to the consumer and received in full by workers.

Plans include:

Mr Javid said: "I'm setting out our proposals to make tipping fairer, clamping down on unfair practices and securing a better deal for the millions of workers in the service industry.

"We will look closely at all the options, including legislation if necessary."