Extra financial measures are set to be announced by the government with UK firms at risk of going out of business thanks to the coronavirus restrictions.
Covid-19 has already claimed 55 people in Britain, prompting Prime Minister Boris Johnson to urge citizens to maintain social distance as well as steer clear of pubs and restaurants, and work from home as much as possible.
Those most vulnerable to the potentially deadly virus will also be asked to self isolate for three months in the coming days.
Cases in Britain are feared to be as high as 50,000 despite only 1,500 having actually been tested. Chancellor Rishi Sunak will set out a new package of support for businesses hit by the outbreak less than a week after announcing £30 billion of
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