In some cases, Grubhub drivers used company credit cards that were declined, leaving restaurants without compensation for prepared meals.

"We should have been prepared better but that was not done properly."

The 27-member council prepared the report for President Biden’s administration after a fact-finding effort that included hearing testimony from leading scientists and others.

Should HTS deviate from such a path, these factions would likely be prepared to resort to armed resistance to enforce their vision.

The AA advises people to be prepared with plenty of fuel, have their phones charged and tyres and lights checked.