Diesel scrappage scheme plans WILL be published before election after High Court ruling

Mr Justice Graham has now ordered the government to proceed plans after the local elections on May 9th.  The final air pollution plans will be submitted on 31 July.  Mr Justice Garnham today ordered the government to produce the plans after the local elections on 9 May. The final plans must be produced by 31 […]

Diesel scrappage scheme SHOCK – Now MPs want you to swap your car for a bike or BUS TICKET

In a move that will appall many long-suffering UK motorists, MPs are considering plans to offer bicycles and bus tickets to get diesel cars off the road. The controversial new diesel scrappage scheme was debated today at Westminster Hall with drivers warned they will be “hit hard” by the new rules. Neil Parish, Tiverton and […]

Diesel car scrappage: Modern diesel drivers set to be stung by £12.50 daily charge

Modern diesel cars could be stung by a new £12.50 daily charge when entering Central London.  This is the first time pollution penalties have been given to modern diesel engines.  Tomorrow, London Mayor Sadiq Khan will announce plans to bring forward the introduction of an ultra-low emissions zone. Drivers of these old dirty diesel cars […]

Diesel scrappage scheme – diesel ban should NOT be allowed – do you agree?

Daily Express readers have vented their anger in a poll which reveals that the majority of people believe a diesel ban shouldn’t happen.  In the poll of over 15,000 people, it was revealed that 80 per cent of readers didn’t want diesel cars to be banned.  One of the main issues surrounding the scheme was […]

Diesel scrappage scheme: How Budget 2017 could mean your diesel car becomes worthless

Budget 2017 UK could spell trouble for diesel car owners as a planned scrappage scheme could be announced, which would force drivers to ditch their diesel car.  The current ‘anti-diesel’ initiative in the UK is trying to outlaw the highly polluting cars across the country. Air pollution caused largely by diesel cars emitting high levels […]

Diesel scrappage scheme: Now PETROL drivers will be urged to ditch their cars in London

In a statement yesterday Islington Council outlined how they aim to be one of the leading boroughs in cleaning up London’s air quality.  Over the next 12 months they will look to increase the amount of electric charge points in the borough from 10 to over 100.  The Council are hoping that the fast-chargers will […]

Scrappage scheme: Sadiq Khan demands £3500 payment to diesel drivers to ditch their cars

The Mayor has said that motorists in London should be given up to £3,500 to replace their old diesel car with a cleaner vehicle.  According to a report in the Observer, the scheme is believed to cost around £500m and offer incentives to low-income households and business to purchase less-polluting vehicles.  Sadiq Khan also wants […]

£8,500 for YOUR old banger: Ministers plan HUGE scrappage scheme for diesel cars and vans

Anyone in the UK with a diesel car or van more than 10 years old is likely to be eligible to get whopping discounts off a low-emission replacement.   The Government is keen to rid Britain’s roads of diesel cars by 2030 and officials are considering copying an extremely successful French scheme, where drivers of […]