Marks & Spencer will start selling a range of products on Deliveroo for the first time in a bid to meet demand from shoppers social distancing as a result of coronavirus.

Marks & Spencer will sell a range of food essentials via the Deliveroo app for the first time, including items such as milk, bread and juices, as well as meal options including pizza and oven-ready dishes.

The retailer will fulfil orders free of charge from 120 M&S franchise stores at relevant BP service stations across the UK.

In addition to this tie-up, Deliveroo has also launched a new range called ‘Essentials by Deliveroo’ comprising household essentials including cereal, pasta, rice and tinned canned goods.

The range is being rolled out across major UK cities including London, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham over the next two weeks.

Deliveroo has also extended its partnership with the Co-op to 400 stores, offering nationwide coverage.

Deliveroo co-founder and chief executive Will Shu said: “At Deliveroo, we want to do everything possible to help people get the food they want and need during this worrying period. We hope we can play a role in supporting people who have to isolate to get the food they need, whether that’s household items or restaurant food.”