ULEZ cuts number of worst polluting cars in central London

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Mayor hails 'significant impact' in first month of capital's ultra-low emission zone

The number of the worst polluting cars and vans driving into central London dropped sharply in the first month of the ultra-low emissions zone. Initial figures show that on average 9,400 fewer such...

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