Theresa May

She said she is ‘proud’ of the progress made in eliminating plastic waste, tackling climate change and improving air quality

They have written a letter highlighting the economic benefits of an early transition and the risks of failing to meet the Paris climate deal

It will provide high-level advice and policy recommendations on the critical issues affecting business

The Prime Minister said the proposed move would see investment fall

The tax is paid on most fuels and currently stands at 57.95p per litre of petrol, diesel, biodiesel and bioethanol

Prime Minister Theresa May also pledged to share the UK’s expertise to help nations transition to cleaner and greener energy systems

She is due to make the pledge at the UK’s first ever Zero Emission Vehicle Summit in Birmingham today

It could also be extended to all shops across the country

It is part of the prime minister’s package of measures announced during her three-day visit to Africa

The EU’s Common Agricultural Policy is to be scrapped and replaced with a ‘simpler system’