clean air zones

Call for early ban on diesel vehicles after fuel sales fall in London

Diesel fuel sales have fallen more dramatically in London compared to the rest of the UK, new analysis suggests.

Air quality claims made in ULEZ expansion ads were misleading, says ASA

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a series of complaints around air quality claims made in adverts arguing for the expansion of London’s ULEZ.

ULEZ 8 Feb

Nine in 10 cars meet ULEZ standards in expanded zone

However, that falls to 86% of vans entering London’s ULEZ meeting the required emissions standards.

ULEZ 31 Oct

Air quality improvement after clean air zone introduced

Bradford is reporting significant improvements in air quality after introducing a clean air zone (CAZ) in the city.

clean air zones 22 Sep

One-in-four fleets fear CAZ growth as expanded London ULEZ goes live

London’s expanded ultra-low emission zone goes live as new research suggests a quarter of fleets are concerned about the expansion of low emission zones.

ULEZ 29 Aug

UK clean air and low emission zones net local authorities £418m

The UK’s clean air and low emission zones have generated more than £418 million since March 2021, with Bradford receiving almost £7m in just nine months.

fines and penalties 23 Aug

ULEZ scrappage scheme now open to all Londoners

With a week to go before London’s expanded ULEZ goes live, all Londoners can now apply for grants to scrap their older, polluting car or motorcycle.

ULEZ 21 Aug

Payments for ULEZ van scrappage scheme increased

The ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) scrappage scheme has been expanded, with all Londoners now eligible and payments to van fleets increased.

ULEZ 4 Aug

Councils tell High Court mayor lacks powers to extend ULEZ

Five councils have argued in the High Court that London’s mayor “lacks the legal powers” to extend the capital’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ).

ULEZ 5 Jul

Decision not to introduce charging clean air zone vindicated

New figures show emissions continue to tumble, thanks to changing travel behaviours and a faster than average transition to plug-in vehicles.

clean air zones 16 Jun

Drivers fined £70m for not paying London’s ULEZ charge

Transport for London (TfL) collected £73.3 million in fines from drivers using London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ), last year.

ULEZ 15 Jun

ULEZ scrappage scheme expanded allowing more fleets to apply

A £110 million scrappage scheme will be opened up to more fleets ahead of the launch of London’s expanded ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ).

ULEZ 1 Jun

Older vehicles banned from Glasgow as low emission zone launches

Car, van and truck drivers entering Glasgow's low emission zone in a non-compliant vehicle will be fined from today (Thursday, June 1).

low emission zone 1 Jun

Cardiff considers charging vehicles to use city’s roads

Cardiff Council is considering introducing a congestion charge to improve air quality in the Welsh capital.

clean air zones 19 Apr

Exhaust filters failing to remove ‘ultrafine’ pollution

Filters fitted to vehicle exhausts remove the majority of larger, solid particles, but are less effective at removing ultrafine particles, new research shows.

Air quality 28 Mar