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UK pursues Ghana High Commission for over £5m outstanding congestion charge

Transport for London (TfL) and the UK government are currently seeking payment from over 20 countries, including Ghana, for London congestion charges that have been outstanding for two decades (2003-2023).

Diplomats collectively owe TfL more than £143m in unpaid congestion charges. The Ghana High Commission in the UK has an outstanding amount of over £5m.

The US Embassy has the highest debt, exceeding £14m, followed by the Embassy of Japan and Togo, which owe over £10m and £40 respectively.

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