There are calls to extend the furlough scheme and widen the scope of other support measures.

Richmond Park Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney is writing to the chancellor, saying the £4.6bn promised yesterday “will not go far enough”.

She says a “comprehensive plan” is needed and those excluded from financial support “need help now”.

Yesterday, Rishi Sunak set out support for businesses affected by the pandemic, with up to £9,000 available per property.