Boots has partnered with Uber Eats on a new pilot allowing customers to order beauty and healthcare products for home delivery.

The pilot, which is operating from 14 Boot branches across the UK, including ones in Derby, Glasgow, Middlesbrough, Manchester and London.

Customers who live “within range access” of participating stores can order minor ailment medicines, Covid-19 tests, beauty and fragrance brands, toiletries, baby care products and drinks and snacks, said Boot earlier today.

Boots chief digital officer Paula Bobbett said: “We are hugely excited to be launching our partnership with Uber Eats.

“As the first health and beauty retailer on its platform, we can offer an extensive range of product options to customers for delivery straight to their door.”

Alex Troughton, head of commerce at Uber Eats UK, said: "We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Boots, the leading health and beauty retailer in the UK.

“As customers are increasingly using Uber Eats to get anything, this partnership will mean high quality health and beauty products delivered in minutes.”