As the nation is encouraged to stay at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, NHS frontline staff and members of the emergency services will be showing up for their shifts at work as normal.
Staying at home isn’t an option for these workers and it has prompted many companies to offer support to those members of staff in any way they can.
Fuel giant BP has announced it will be giving away free petrol and diesel to all emergency services from Saturday, March 21 from over 1,200 BP-operated and dealer-operated retail sites.
This will be offered through fuel cards that are widely used by ambulance, fire and police vehicles.
Bernard Looney, BP chief executive said: “This crisis is affecting every part of society and all of us are trying to do what we can to help. It is vital that we support those on whom we all depend, as well as the most vulnerable in our communities.
"We have identified two ways where we can use our resources and presence around the country to make a small contribution. We will continue to look for other opportunities, taking advice from the authorities, as the country’s response continues to evolve.”
BP will also waiver any charges for delivery of food and convenience goods purchased from its network of company-owned convenience stores from March 23.
This includes any purchases made through Deliveroo for items from its retail branches - find out more here.
BP has joined a growing list of popular brands to offer support to frontline staff during the coronavirus outbreak.
NHS workers can get a free pizza from selected Domino's Pizza branches across the UK on Friday (March 20) as a way of saying thanks to their local NHS teams - so far, we’ve only been able to confirm that this offer is available in Dumfries outlets.
Shoppers on Hotukdeals shared news of the giveaway following DS Group owned Domino's franchise stores announcement on Thursday.
All NHS workers will be able to redeem the offer by showing their work ID at participating stores.
Starbucks will be offering free hot drinks to all NHS, council and paramedic workers as the country continues to battle the ongoing coronavirus.
Fastfood chain McDonald's is also giving away free drinks to frontline staff.
All workers will need to do is show their work pass at their local restaurant or drive-thru branches to receive the free hot or cold drink item from the menu.
Pret is giving NHS workers free hot drinks plus 50 per cent off anything else bought from the menu.
