Reports: Government planning diesel scrappage scheme under air quality strategy

Madeleine Cuff
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Impending air quality plan expected to contain proposals for a "targeted" diesel scrappage scheme to help get the most polluting cars off the road

Drivers of the most polluting diesel cars are set to receive government support to trade in their vehicles for newer, cleaner models as part of a new strategy to improve the UK's air quality. According...

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