Government tries to dodge EU fine with £5m for London clean air fund

Jessica Shankleman
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Mayor denies u-turn after government releases Department for Transport savings to help improve capital's air quality

Plans to tackle London's abysmal air quality have been given a double boost after the government pledged an extra £5m to help cut pollution, and the Mayor announced a package of vehicle discounts to help...

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