The sale of petrol and diesel cars will end in the UK in 2040, with a new tax on diesel drivers to be introduced from 2020
The government has confirmed plans to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol cars in the UK from 2040. It comes amid fears that rising levels of nitrogen oxide pose a major risk to public health.
The commitment follows a similar pledge made in France.
The news might all seem bad, but good things are happening too.
Ministers are expected to unveil a £255m fund to help councils tackle emissions from diesel vehicles, as part of a £3bn package of spending on air quality. From 2020, new pollution taxes will also be levied on diesel drivers…
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