BP have announced that they will be providing free fuel for emergency services to help ease the pressures of the coronavirus outbreak.

They are also introducing a free delivery service for the elderly and vulnerable.

Bernard Looney, CEO of BP said in a statement:  "As the spread of COVID-19 continues, our natural instincts are to protect our families, our colleagues and our company. But in line with our purpose - we want to do more.

"Here in the UK, we will be providing free fuel at our retail sites for the emergency services – the women and men who we are all depending on to protect us during this time. 

"We are also looking to protect the elderly – in many ways the most vulnerable – by providing free delivery of food and convenience goods from many of our retail sites. 

"And - of course - we will continue to ensure supplies of fuel and energy are uninterrupted."