Reports: Gove to announce diesel scrappage scheme as ministers talk up climate action

Madeleine Cuff
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'Very targeted' diesel scrappage scheme will be announced in coming days as ministers hit the airwaves to tout government climate commitment

Environment Secretary Michael Gove looks set to bolster action on air pollution this week with reports suggesting he will announce a diesel scrappage scheme within days. The Times reported today that...

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