City of London puts the brakes on new diesel vehicle purchases

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Public authority says it will no longer buy new diesel vehicles when older models need replacing

The City of London Corporation has banned the purchase or hire of diesel vehicles for its business. The public authority, which has a fleet of more than 300 vehicles, announced on Friday it will now...

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