Just Eat and Deliveroo have suggested that there are currently no plans for strike action in Carlisle, amid news of an international delivery driver strike.

Takeaway delivery drivers from various companies across the UK and US are planning to strike on Valentine's Day to demand better pay and improved working conditions.

The action, impacting four food apps including Deliveroo and Uber Eats, is thought to involve as many as 3,000 drivers and riders on Wednesday, February 14 between 5pm and 10pm.

A Just Eat spokesperson said: "We take the concerns of all couriers on the Just Eat network extremely seriously. Their welfare is important to us, and we welcome their feedback.

"Our data shows that couriers delivering for Just Eat earn, on average, significantly over both the London and national living wage for the time they are on an order.

"We provide a highly competitive base rate to self-employed couriers and have a good relationship with the vast majority of couriers across our network. In addition, we offer regular incentives to help them maximise their earnings and continue to review our pay structure regularly."

However, both Deliveroo and Just Eat have suggested to the News & Star that the strike action isn't expected to reach Carlisle.