Latest: Lloyds Pharmacy issues statement following staff's two-hour strike

Over 200 staff at the Lloyds Pharmacy chain are taking to the picket lines this morning for the second in a series of pay-related work stoppages.

Update 2.30am: Lloyds Pharmacy has thanked customers and staff members following a two-hour strike at 34 stores nationwide.

Over 200 staff members took part in the second in a series of pay-related work stoppages.