McDONALD’S says its restaurants will remain open for drive-through and delivery services from today during the national lockdown.

The fast food chain, which has branches in Bradford, Shipley and Keighley, says its dine-in services and walk-in takeaway services will be temporarily unavailable during lockdown.

Paul Pomroy, McDonald’s chief executive officer UK and Ireland, confirmed the measures being brought in by the chain.

He said: “Following the latest government announcements, our restaurants will remain open for Drive-Thru and McDelivery services and Click & Serve for Drive-Thru which is available via the My McDonald’s App.

“Our dine-in and walk-in takeaway services will be temporarily unavailable while we take time to review and reassess our safety procedures with an independent health and safety body.

“This is a temporary change in our operations to allow us to test and validate any additional measures that may further enhance the safety of our takeaway service. “We will continue to keep customers updated via the My McDonald’s App and our website.”