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Ever fancied a McDonald's in bed? This dream now looks set to become a reality.

The fast food restaurant has announced plans to expand its delivery service to the UK so diners can order from their phones.

McDonald's said its aim is to become the leading delivery service in the world, where people can track their food right up to their door.

McDonald's said: "Because of our extraordinary footprint, McDonald's is uniquely positioned to become the global leader in delivery.

"One of the most significant disruptions in the restaurant business today is the rapid increase in delivery.

"Through technology, delivery has changed the way customers order, pay, track and receive food and provide feedback."

The company pinpointed its delivery success in China to fuel suggestions it was looking to replicate the service worldwide.

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In a statement, the multi-billion pound company wrote: "McDonald's is already one of the largest providers of delivered food in the world, with annual Systemwide delivery sales of nearly $1billion across various markets including China, South Korea and Singapore.

"China has tripled its delivery business since its launch in 2008.

"In 2016 alone, China's delivery business grew 30 per cent."

McDonald's said it wanted to capitalise on emerging technology as it battles against disappointing sales figures.

The company has had 500 million fewer transactions since 2012.

The announcement came five months after Walton became one of the first 400 McDonald's restaurants in the UK to offer table service.

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Franchisee Danny O'Sullivan said: "This is kicking the McDonald’s brand into the next century. It’s a digital revolution. It also allows us to take the stress out of it for the customer and our people.”