Ultra Low Emission Zone

'We can already see it is working': ULEZ expansion slashes polluting car use in London

First data shows 95 per cent of vehicles across inner and outer London are now compliant with clean air standards after ultra low emission zone was expanded in August

01 November 2023 • 4 min read

London and Manchester rev up electric bus rollout

TfL adds 80 new electric buses to South London routes, as Manchester Mayor prepares for 50 zero emission buses to be delivered

24 August 2023 • 4 min read

Uxbridge by-election: ULEZ row fuels shock result, as Conservatives cling on

Conservatives lose two by-elections, but hold off Labour challenge in Boris Johnson’s former constituency by just 495 votes with London tax on polluting vehicles seen to have made the difference

21 July 2023 • 5 min read

'Beyond dispute': Air pollution plummets in London after ULEZ expansion

London Mayor Sadiq Khan claims benefits of introducing Ultra Low Emission Zone across inner reaches of city ‘beyond dispute’

13 February 2023 • 4 min read

ULEZ expansion declared 'success' as London NO2 emissions fall 20 per cent

Mayor's Office reveals expansion of ultra-low emission zone has had positive impact on air quality, as it convenes gathering of Mayors from around the world to explore how to further improve air quality

18 July 2022 • 3 min read

Automotive

'A landmark day for our city': Expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone comes into force in London

Air pollution charge now in place right across central area of UK capital between but not including North and South circular roads

25 October 2021 • 3 min read

Transport

Road haulage groups accused of lobbying against air pollution efforts

DeSmog investigation uncovers lobbying by some road and freight trade bodies that may have delayed and watered down local UK measures to tackle illegal levels of air pollution

06 October 2020 • 8 min read