Heart charity urges other cities to follow London's ultra-low emission zone

British Heart Foundation says Ulez will help reduce 36,000 annual UK pollution deaths

The ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) across London will help reduce the 36,000 deaths caused in the UK every year by outdoor pollution, the British Heart Foundation said as it welcomed the new vehicle charging zone that will launch on Monday.

According to the leading heart charity, a significant proportion of air pollution-related deaths are in the capital, where pollution levels are often at their highest.