US embassy owes £15m in congestion charge fees, says Transport for London

Figures show US is worst offender for unpaid fees and fines, followed by Japan’s embassy, which owes £10.1m

The US embassy in Britain owes about £15m in unpaid congestion charge fees, according to Transport for London, which is considering legal recourse through international courts.

The unpaid fees and fines have amassed over more than a decade, making the US the worst offender among foreign diplomats, with embassies in London collectively owing £143.5m by the end of 2023.