EU air pollution fines could mean council tax rise

The Telegraph reports that strict EU air pollution standards mean that the UK could be fined £300 million in the next 18 months. The Local Government Association said the fine would add £15 to the average annual council tax bill.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/6691814/Failure-to-cut-air-pollution-will-cost-the-taxpayer-and-kill-36000.html