PRIVATE hire drivers across Britain took part in a 24-hour global strike today, calling for better pay and conditions.

Thousands of workers were predicted to log off from their apps as they joined collegues in a number of countries, including the United States, Nigeria and Uruguay, in also calling for greater protections for gig-economy workers.

The Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB) said the day-long strike was observed in cities including London, Newcastle, Bristol and Manchester and included a two-hour walkout at Heathrow airport from 7am.