London set to introduce £10 pollution charge

'T-Charge' launches this autumn and applies to all petrol and diesel-engined cars registered before 2006

Air Pollution over London's skyline
Air Pollution over London’s skyline
(Image credit: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

The capital's drivers will soon have to pay a toxicity charge on top of the existing £11.50 congestion fee – if their petrol or diesel-powered car was registered before 2006.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced plans to introduce a £10 "T-Charge" to cut pollution levels within the capital. The new restrictions are set to come into effect on 23 October.

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