London’s US Embassy owes £15,600,000 in congestion charges

The US Embassy and 144 other diplomatic missions owe £161 million in unpaid London congestion charges, with the US alone responsible for £15.6 million. Despite Transport for London asserting that these charges are for services and not exempt under diplomatic law, many embassies continue to refuse payment, prompting ongoing pursuit of the debts.

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